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== Gambling ==
== Gambling ==


Gambling is one of Carl's most persistent behaviors.
Gambling is one of Carl's favorite pastimes.


He regularly participates in:
He regularly participates in:


* sports betting
* legal and illegal sports betting
* informal card games
* betting on horse and dog races
* lottery schemes
* betting on Polish table tennis matches
* barroom card games
* lottery and racketeering schemes
* pool
* pool
* video poker and slot machines
* wagers involving objects that would not normally be considered appropriate stakes
* wagers involving objects that would not normally be considered appropriate stakes


Carl has won and lost vehicles, musical equipment and residences through gambling.
Carl has won and lost vehicles, musical equipment and residences through gambling, and he has owed considerable sums of money to various parties throughout his life.
 
His understanding of probability appears highly selective. Carl generally interprets losing streaks as evidence that he is "due."


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