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Gaming Opponents Recount Stories of Gambling Addictions25 October 2004OMAHA, Nebraska -- As reported by the Associated Press: "Brook Seacrest's interest in gambling began with a trip to Las Vegas with friends two years ago. But what started as a fun pastime quickly turned into an addiction. "...Now recovering from his addiction, Seacrest said he worries that casinos in Nebraska -- particularly in Lincoln -- could lure more students down the road. "After gambling for seven years, Carol Gates, 50, of Council Bluffs, stopped a year ago. "...Seacrest and Gates were among four people touched by gambling addictions who spoke at a news conference in Omaha held by the anti-gambling group Gambling with the Good Life. "The group is campaigning against two separate gambling proposals that will go before Nebraska voters on Nov. 2. "...A constitutional amendment backed by the Legislature, known as Amendment 3, will also be on the ballot. It asks voters to legalize two casinos anywhere in the state..." |