The experts say, problem gamblers mesmerized by the Texas Hold’em game, translated on private TV screens are getting too deep with the action, Receiving high dozes of adrenaline shots into their blood vessels, they end up in destitute for emergency treatment.
The cable network is rushed to start allocating funds for problem gambling agencies that cater treatment opportunities for these needy customers. Otherwise it will stall in vile controversy by becoming a primary suspect for holding responsibility of crippling gambling side effects, like juvenile delinquency and gambling addictions.
Casinos in New Jersey slice $600,000 a year on anti-compulsive gambling programs, so it is only fair that televised poker network donates a share of its own to this enterprise. Keith Whyte executive director of the Nationale Council on Problem Gambling in Washington, D.C. contended recently that the broadcast media was acting highly irresponsible in the way the gambling related programs were translated. No warning announcements or responsible gambling tips were displayed
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| Source: gamblingsmart news staff
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Thursday, 10 March 2005 |