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Lucky Number

Lucky Number

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Lucky Number addresses the world of compulsive gamblers. Topics include who these individuals are, what drives them to gamble, the consequences of compulsive gambling, and treatments available to them. Interviews with gamblers, various experts (such as professors), and major individuals (such as Pete Rose and Brian Maloney) are also present.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

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Release Date

01 January 1990

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Cast

Charles Gibson

Charles Gibson

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