Problem gambling may rise as economy falls

Right up my alley America Gambling! Love to gamble a little here and there really don't understand why everyone is bringing this up now.

Layoffs, foreclosures could propel more people into addiction, experts say!
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Well if they don't have money how in the world will they get addicted to gambling, what's wrong with this picture? Is America waiting for a reason to gamble....come on we have been gambling since the beginning of time.

Okay where do you fall?

More than 2 million people in the U.S. are pathological gamblers, according to Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling in Washington, D.C. Between nearly 5 million and 7 million more adult have serious gambling problems, and perhaps 15 million more are at risk.

Are you a problem gambler?
Here are 20 common questions used to assess problem gambling behaviors. Most compulsive gamblers will answer yes to at least seven of these questions.
1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling?
2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
3. Did gambling affect your reputation?
4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties?
6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?
7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses?
8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more?
9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone?
10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling?
11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures?
13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family?
14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned?
15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry, trouble, boredom or loneliness?
16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling?
17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping?
18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble?
19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling?
20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

Creative Conclusion;

America go out and gamble on the Super Bowl, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Baseball, Horse Races or just about anything you could think of you could gamble on it if you want. I think a little gambling is good for the soul, it helps you remember where you will be getting your next check from and make you realize there is a tomorrow. So if it makes you feel good, I say do it!