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Gambler who stole from girlfriend became addicted at 14 with bet on Grand National
Thursday, February 14, 2013
A GAMBLING addict stole money from his girlfriend and frittered it all away on a spiralling betting problem.
He became hooked on gambling at the age of 14 with a bet on the Grand National and believed he must have lost thousands of pounds over the years, a court heard.
Travis Tasker, 33, of Airedale Way, Grimsby, admitted stealing £110 cash, belonging to Louise Perkins, between January 23 and 26 and asked for an offence of stealing £180 from her on January 25 to be considered.
Sue Barker, prosecuting, told Grimsby Magistrates' Court that Tasker asked his girlfriend if he could borrow some money for a takeaway meal and she gave him her bank card.
He withdrew £120 and used £10 to pay for the takeaway, but kept the rest.
"The following day, he used the money left to go to a bookies and gambled it all," said Mrs Barker.
Tasker put some of his own money towards his gambling and, despite a short-lived winning streak, still lost all the money.
He borrowed more money and went back to the betting shop.
He later asked his girlfriend for money to pay for a taxi and took a second bank card of hers.
He withdrew £180 and went back to the bookmaker's shop.
Miss Perkins was left with just £2.30 in one account and £1.69 in the other, but had four children to support, said Mrs Barker.
The court heard that Tasker and Miss Perkins were still in a relationship, but did not live together.
Tasker first started gambling at the age of 14 with a bet on the Grand National, but later progressed from betting on horses to gambling machines.
He estimated that he must have lost thousands of pounds, the court heard.
Nick Furman, mitigating, said Tasker admitted he had a gambling problem but had been out of trouble since 2003.
Deputy district judge Helen Cousins told Tasker: "It was a very mean and unpleasant offence. You were prepared to steal from your own to fund some sort of addiction."
Unemployed Tasker was given a one-year supervision order, including alcohol counselling, and was ordered to pay £290 compensation.
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Gambler who stole from girlfriend became addicted at 14 with bet on Grand National
Thursday, February 14, 2013
A GAMBLING addict stole money from his girlfriend and frittered it all away on a spiralling betting problem.
He became hooked on gambling at the age of 14 with a bet on the Grand National and believed he must have lost thousands of pounds over the years, a court heard.
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Travis Tasker, 33, of Airedale Way, Grimsby, admitted stealing £110 cash, belonging to Louise Perkins, between January 23 and 26 and asked for an offence of stealing £180 from her on January 25 to be considered.
Sue Barker, prosecuting, told Grimsby Magistrates' Court that Tasker asked his girlfriend if he could borrow some money for a takeaway meal and she gave him her bank card.
He withdrew £120 and used £10 to pay for the takeaway, but kept the rest.
"The following day, he used the money left to go to a bookies and gambled it all," said Mrs Barker.
Tasker put some of his own money towards his gambling and, despite a short-lived winning streak, still lost all the money.
He borrowed more money and went back to the betting shop.
He later asked his girlfriend for money to pay for a taxi and took a second bank card of hers.
He withdrew £180 and went back to the bookmaker's shop.
Miss Perkins was left with just £2.30 in one account and £1.69 in the other, but had four children to support, said Mrs Barker.
The court heard that Tasker and Miss Perkins were still in a relationship, but did not live together.
Tasker first started gambling at the age of 14 with a bet on the Grand National, but later progressed from betting on horses to gambling machines.
He estimated that he must have lost thousands of pounds, the court heard.
Nick Furman, mitigating, said Tasker admitted he had a gambling problem but had been out of trouble since 2003.
Deputy district judge Helen Cousins told Tasker: "It was a very mean and unpleasant offence. You were prepared to steal from your own to fund some sort of addiction."
Unemployed Tasker was given a one-year supervision order, including alcohol counselling, and was ordered to pay £290 compensation.
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Gambling Addiction Exacerbated by Online Options? Added by Katie Bloomstrom on February 18, 2014.
Saved under Katherine Bloomstrom, Technology
Tags: gambling
The American Gaming Association’s 2013 survey of casino entertainment recently reported increased rates of gambling growth for the third year in a row, stating that gross revenues for the industry reached roughly $37.34 billion. An estimated 76 million Americans visited a casino in 2012 and, according to a recent article issued by the Daily Record, gambling addiction affects between two to five percent of those who gamble. The recent explosion of online gaming leaves some wondering whether gambling addiction will be exacerbated by online options available to those with an existing gambling problem.The rapid growth of the gambling industry coupled with the recent evolution of technology has unleashed a new wave of options available to gamblers across the world. In 1995, the first online casino came to market, offering gamblers eighteen different game options. By 2006, the industry reported $10.9 billion in profit with millions of gamblers taking to the Internet to place their bets. USA Today reports that New Jersey is anticipating triple digit growth in its number of online gamblers this year alone.
A 2013 public opinion poll conducted by the American Gaming Association revealed that about 85 percent of Americans believe that gambling is an acceptable pastime. Ratings were highest among respondents aged 21-39, coming in at roughly 89 percent. Four in five Americans report placing a bet at least once in their lives. As this multi-billion dollar industry continues to grow and online gambling options become increasingly popular, some are beginning to worry that gambling addiction may be exacerbated by online gambling options.
Historically, the psychiatric community has regarded uncontrollable gambling as a compulsion rather than an addiction, initially believing that gambling was a way to help reduce anxiety. However, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) formally classified compulsive gambling as an “impulse-control disorder” in 1980, grouping it with illnesses that, at the time, included things like kleptomania (stealing), pyromania (fire starting) and trichotillomania (hair pulling). The association began to recognize compulsive gambling as an addiction only recently, redefining its classification in May of 2013.
As part of the APA’s recognition of gambling as an addiction, the association was able to demonstrate striking similarities between gambling addiction and drug addiction. Data shows that compulsive gamblers and drug addicts share some of the same genetic predispositions for impulsivity and reward seeking. Just like drug addicts require increasingly strong doses to feel an effect, pathological gamblers tend to pursue riskier gambling ventures. Some believe that online gambling may give gambling addicts more venues through which to pursue their habit while offering easier, round-the-clock accessibility.
A recent article by the LA Times reported that ten states have considered allowing or have allowed online gambling options so far. Last April, Nevada started offering online poker games and, last November, New Jersey began offering online poker and games replicating slot machine gambling. Delaware has launched a number of different online games for Internet-savvy gamblers as well.
As online gaming options continue to gain popularity, some worry that folks who struggle with a gambling addiction may find their compulsions exacerbated by the increase in entertaining, easily accessible online options. Gambling research specialist Robert Williams of the Alberta Gambling Research Institute shared with the Daily Record that gambling events occurring infrequently (like the lottery) have very low addiction rates. However, slot machines, which stimulate gamblers every five to six seconds and similar casino games have a much higher reinforcement frequency. “Online formats are delivering the most continuous forms of play at the highest frequency of reinforcement,” Williams said.
By Katie Bloomstrom
Gambling Addiction Exacerbated by Online Options? Added by Katie Bloomstrom on February 18, 2014.
Saved under Katherine Bloomstrom, Technology
Tags: gambling
The American Gaming Association’s 2013 survey of casino entertainment recently reported increased rates of gambling growth for the third year in a row, stating that gross revenues for the industry reached roughly $37.34 billion. An estimated 76 million Americans visited a casino in 2012 and, according to a recent article issued by the Daily Record, gambling addiction affects between two to five percent of those who gamble. The recent explosion of online gaming leaves some wondering whether gambling addiction will be exacerbated by online options available to those with an existing gambling problem.
A 2013 public opinion poll conducted by the American Gaming Association revealed that about 85 percent of Americans believe that gambling is an acceptable pastime. Ratings were highest among respondents aged 21-39, coming in at roughly 89 percent. Four in five Americans report placing a bet at least once in their lives. As this multi-billion dollar industry continues to grow and online gambling options become increasingly popular, some are beginning to worry that gambling addiction may be exacerbated by online gambling options.
Historically, the psychiatric community has regarded uncontrollable gambling as a compulsion rather than an addiction, initially believing that gambling was a way to help reduce anxiety. However, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) formally classified compulsive gambling as an “impulse-control disorder” in 1980, grouping it with illnesses that, at the time, included things like kleptomania (stealing), pyromania (fire starting) and trichotillomania (hair pulling). The association began to recognize compulsive gambling as an addiction only recently, redefining its classification in May of 2013.
As part of the APA’s recognition of gambling as an addiction, the association was able to demonstrate striking similarities between gambling addiction and drug addiction. Data shows that compulsive gamblers and drug addicts share some of the same genetic predispositions for impulsivity and reward seeking. Just like drug addicts require increasingly strong doses to feel an effect, pathological gamblers tend to pursue riskier gambling ventures. Some believe that online gambling may give gambling addicts more venues through which to pursue their habit while offering easier, round-the-clock accessibility.
A recent article by the LA Times reported that ten states have considered allowing or have allowed online gambling options so far. Last April, Nevada started offering online poker games and, last November, New Jersey began offering online poker and games replicating slot machine gambling. Delaware has launched a number of different online games for Internet-savvy gamblers as well.
As online gaming options continue to gain popularity, some worry that folks who struggle with a gambling addiction may find their compulsions exacerbated by the increase in entertaining, easily accessible online options. Gambling research specialist Robert Williams of the Alberta Gambling Research Institute shared with the Daily Record that gambling events occurring infrequently (like the lottery) have very low addiction rates. However, slot machines, which stimulate gamblers every five to six seconds and similar casino games have a much higher reinforcement frequency. “Online formats are delivering the most continuous forms of play at the highest frequency of reinforcement,” Williams said.
By Katie Bloomstrom
I think all the advice on here is very solid.
Most people won't know they have a problem until they hit rock bottom.
At that point, we can only hope they sit back and reflect on how they ended up in the position they are in and either avoid gambling all together in the future or improve on their mistakes and win.
Most people won't know they have a problem until they hit rock bottom.
At that point, we can only hope they sit back and reflect on how they ended up in the position they are in and either avoid gambling all together in the future or improve on their mistakes and win.
All the times I have considerably cut back is because I have had another black hole to throw money into...i pay all my bills though which I know isn't the case for some...pretty much 99.9% of my disposable income gets pushed through the windows though...i sometimes wonder if that's an I have an issue or not...i embrace it though and can't think of anything else is rather be doing
Does anyone else have a control problem with certain sports example me and horses i have lost everything i have had numerous time now,when it comes to sports my control is completely different im guessing because horse racing is more like slots its available so often and only takesa minute to get a rush
Ive been fortunate in situations like this. I only like to wager on sports mostly. Hate slots, scratch offs, peel tickets, etc. will bet an occasional few thoroughbreds but 2 dollar exactas mostly. But the research aspect and the hrs of grinding are much more rewarding to me than a quick scratch or dice roll, card flop or peel, etc. I was really young when I tasted victory. Was leading money earner on a online sb for 3 mths str8 in 2000. Took a bad hit bc I thought I was untouchable but learned young. I am very addicted to sports wagering but, remain standing with many lessons learned along the way. I tell many of the next generation to just play fantasy and not bet. It's a lot less stressful and can be as much fun. I had my best nfl year in history this past season so will take 1500 and play hilton next year and not bet. I only bet cfb Cbb and mlb mostly. Got into a decent mlb fantasy league to cut back on that also. I'm 35 now and just bought a new home and vehicle so I'm taking a step back on firing after this Cbb seasons done. It's been a good run but definitely wanna cut back on the stress in 40s lol.
