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He regularly participates in:
He regularly participates in:


* poker;
* sports betting
* sports betting;
* informal card games
* informal card games;
* lottery schemes
* lottery schemes;
* pool
* bar gambling;
* wagers involving objects that would not normally be considered appropriate stakes
* and wagers involving objects that would not normally be considered appropriate stakes.


Carl has won vans in poker games and has also lost vehicles, musical equipment, money, and personal possessions through gambling.
Carl has won and lost vehicles, musical equipment and residences through gambling.


His understanding of probability appears highly selective.
His understanding of probability appears highly selective. Carl generally interprets losing streaks as evidence that he is "due."
 
Carl generally interprets losing streaks as evidence that he is "due."


== Alcohol, smoking and drug use ==
== Alcohol, smoking and drug use ==