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Archetype of the Week: The Gambler |
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Written by Steve
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Friday, 20 November 2009 00:11 |
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The gambler is a character who makes a living (or tries to) by wagering on contests of skill or chance. Most professional gamblers prefer games that rely on personal skill, such as pool or poker, but a few play games of pure chance (such as slot machines) or bet on the outcomes of events that they don’t personally participate in (horse races, football games, even election results). Because gambling can be highly addictive, making a living doing it requires considerable self-control and the ability to know when to stop playing. A gambler who keeps playing a losing game, assuming that sooner or later his luck will change, is more likely to end up broke than rich.
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