Key Takeaways
The citizens of Chicago need to take action and speak out against this sleight of hand dealt to us by the leadership of Bally's. Don't just wait for continuing updates from Chicago's local media. These ongoing financial struggles for Bally's Chicago's future aren't going away. It takes proper funding to line up with golden shovels and break ground with cheerful and beaming smiles. That Bally's Chicago casino will bring problems that were never anticipated. Gambling addiction. So, what does gambling addiction look like? How is that officially described anyway? It's not a vague definition that varies from person to person depending on their own individual and specific circumstances. The DSM-5's (Google it) official criteria for diagnosis are exhibiting FOUR of the following NINE criteria during the past 12-month period: -- Need to gamble with increasing amounts to achieve the desired excitement. -- Restless or irritable when trying to cut down or stop gambling. -- Repeated unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back on or stop gambling. -- Frequent thoughts about gambling (such as reliving past gambling or planning future gambling). -- Often gambling when feeling distressed. -- After losing money gambling, often returning to get even. ("chasing" one's losses.) -- Lying to hide gambling activity. -- Risking or losing a close relationship, a job, or a school or a future job opportunity because of gambling. -- Relying on others to help with money problems caused by gambling. That's it. No need to guess about the official criteria anymore. No need to wonder about what to look for. Friends and family members should now know exactly what to look for. Start speaking out before Bally's can break out those golden shovels and smile for the evening news coverage.
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