gamblers

Brief biographies of the "Wild West's" most colorful gamblers, with information on the atmosphere that fostered gambling as a form of entertainment.

Charlie is a small-time crook working his way up the ranks of the local mob. His friend Johnny Boy is a small-time gambler in debt to the loan sharks, and his family disapproves of his girlfriend due to her epilepsy.

A compilation of current and historical statistics with analysis on gambling, including a comprehensive summary of up-to-date research on the topic. Data are compiled from reports generated by branches of the U.S. government, information collected by major independent polling organizations and authoritative associations, and from professional journals, newspapers, pamphlets, and other reliable sources related to the subject.

"Chelsea is seventeen and broke. Her father can't pay the bills, so she takes matters into her own hands by playing poker at a casino"--Publisher provided.

Gambling addiction costs American businesses $40 billion in lost wages and insurance claims each year. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What is gambling addiction? Why do people become addicted to gambling? What are the costs of gambling addiction? Can gambling addiction be overcome?.

Katy Lederer chronicles her childhood experiences as the daughter of two professional gamblers, discussing how her parents addictions impacted her life.

Introduces the life of John Henry "Doc" Holliday, a dentist who traveled West in 1872 for his health and became a famous gambler and gunslinger.

A Presbyterian minister turns gambler and gold miner. During a blizzard he finds a beautiful young woman and nurses her back to health, raising the hope of new love.