CBS columnist bashes gambling, WSOP

[Cactus Jack]

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Helluva column, Gary. Right on.

Three years ago, I was approaching 50, in a bad marriage and going nowhere. Aug 13, Hurricane Charley wiped me out. Lost my job and home. Poker saved me. I'm a different person three years later because I started studying poker. I learned a lot about math, psychology and myself. I came to Vegas a year ago with 2 suitcases and a cat. The past year has been the very best year of my life.

Those who write stuff like that have absolutely no clue what they're talking about. You and I know. Poker has probably changed many more lives for the better than for the worse. It's something even my own parents have trouble accepting, and they know me. Those who don't, would never understand. It doesn't fit in their preconceived notions.

Well done.