Source: Bill Pugliano / Getty Nuns Accused Of Embezzling From Catholic School For Gambling A shocking story about two Pennsylvania nuns is going viral. CBS Philadelphia reports that the ladies allegedly took $500,000 from St. James Catholic School to spend on trips and gambling at casinos while telling parents the school was operating on a shoestring budget, officials and parents said. The nuns in question were Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper, and Sister Lana Chang, who both had retired earlier this year. CBS reports that they were investigated for being “involved in the personal use of a substantial amount of school funds.” Sister Mary allegedly confessed to authorities immediately. Both ladies have since expressed remorse and the church is not pursuing criminal charges.
Image via Christopher Polk/Getty Images Lamar Odom Allegedly Kidnapped Over Gambling Debt, Denies Rumor Lamar Odom has lived an incredibly traumatic life and it doesn’t appear that it has gotten much easier over the years. According to a report on RadarOnline , Odom was allegedly kidnapped by bookies who wanted the money that he owed. However it wasn’t just Lamar who was said to be taken, the men also held his girlfriend, Savanna Waldrop, and her 2-year-old daughter at gunpoint. The story goes that Lamar went to Portland, Oregon to visit Waldrop and told her he wanted to gamble but he needed a loan. Waldrop is said to have gotten $10,000 from local bookies and Lamar lost the money at the casino within 20 minutes of receiving the cash. Almost immediately, the bookies began to harass Lamar, following them to his hotel waited for him in the parking lot. Eventually the men are alleged to have kicked in the hotel room door and held Lamar, Waldrop and the daughter at gunpoint before taking him for ransom until he paid. The Radar report states that Odom was taken for two days and essentially “hung out” with his kidnappers, they even took him to a nightclub. After pawning a gold chain for $1,000, getting $1,500 from Waldrop and another $2,800 from his team, Lamar was released but still owes the men $5,000. All that said, Lamar’s manager and publicist both deny that any of this happened to EOnline : “The kidnapping is false, it’s a lie, it’s made up,” Odom’s manager Zoul El Fassi tells E! News. “He does know her. He’s not going to deny that but she was just a girl he used to party with.” Says publicist Eve Sarkisyan-Nunn: “We are aware of the false story circulating around regarding Lamar. We are not denying that Lamar does know this woman, however she was merely an acquaintance.” Here’s what the man himself has to say via Twitter: What do YOU believe?
Source: Charles Oakley Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 – Baby Phat and KLS – Outside Arrivals Featuring: Charles Oakley Where: New York City, United States When: 16 Sep 2009 Credit: WENN Uploaded by Godspeed Charles Oakley has pled no contest to disorderly conduct in the casino incident in which he was caught cheating three times. Fortunately, he won’t see a day in jail as his attorneys were able to cut a deal in which the felony charge was dropped to a misdemeanor and as well as a punishment in the form of a $1,000 fine. According to TMZ: “Mr. Oakley has pled no contest to the simple misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct which fully resolves this situation,” Oakley’s attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said in a statement. “He appreciates the professionalism of the District Attorney and the Cosmopolitan in resolving this event.” Hopefully this is the last time Charles Oakley finds himself in cuffs for these kinds of shenanigans. A few weeks ago Charles Oakley was arrested at a Las Vegas casino for trying to pull a fast one while gambling. Though specifics about how Oakley cheated has been scarce, TMZ reported that the former NBA All-Star was busted for cheating not once, not twice, but three times during a game of Ultimate Texas Hold’Em (sounds like an app). OnJuly 8th Oakley was arrested at the Cosmopolitan Hotel for the offenses he allegedly committed and court documents detail just how it all went down. Oakley was playing the Ultimate Texas Hold’Em table game — where both player and dealer get 2 cards, in addition to a community 5-card draw. Of the 7 cards in play, the dealer and player use their best 5 cards to see who has the best hand. During the first hand, Oakley started off strong … with a pair of 4s. But, the dealer ended up with a winning hand … 2 pair. When Oakley realized he was gonna lose, he allegedly pulled back a $100 chip from his bet. Later on during the gambling session, Oakley had a monster hand — 3 of a kind — and this time, officials say he secretly ADDED chips to his bet on 2 different occasions during the hand, thereby increasing his payout by $125. Officials say it was all captured on casino surveillance — and he was arrested on the spot. What cha doin,’ Oak?! We’ve all seen Casino and we know how many eyes are in the sky. Come on, bruh! He lucky Robert Dinero wasn’t in charge up in there. The former New York Knick tried to claim “ignorance” stating that he had been playing the game for close to 119 hours, but they weren’t buying that for a single chip. Originally Oak was charged with a felony and faced up to 6 years in the bing, but since the charge has been reduced to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct and he’ll likely get off with a slap on the wrist. ‘Bout the only slap anyone can get away with putting on Oak.
Source: Charles Oakley Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 – Baby Phat and KLS – Outside Arrivals Featuring: Charles Oakley Where: New York City, United States When: 16 Sep 2009 Credit: WENN Uploaded by Godspeed Charles Oakley has pled no contest to disorderly conduct in the casino incident in which he was caught cheating three times. Fortunately, he won’t see a day in jail as his attorneys were able to cut a deal in which the felony charge was dropped to a misdemeanor and as well as a punishment in the form of a $1,000 fine. According to TMZ: “Mr. Oakley has pled no contest to the simple misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct which fully resolves this situation,” Oakley’s attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said in a statement. “He appreciates the professionalism of the District Attorney and the Cosmopolitan in resolving this event.” Hopefully this is the last time Charles Oakley finds himself in cuffs for these kinds of shenanigans. A few weeks ago Charles Oakley was arrested at a Las Vegas casino for trying to pull a fast one while gambling. Though specifics about how Oakley cheated has been scarce, TMZ reported that the former NBA All-Star was busted for cheating not once, not twice, but three times during a game of Ultimate Texas Hold’Em (sounds like an app). OnJuly 8th Oakley was arrested at the Cosmopolitan Hotel for the offenses he allegedly committed and court documents detail just how it all went down. Oakley was playing the Ultimate Texas Hold’Em table game — where both player and dealer get 2 cards, in addition to a community 5-card draw. Of the 7 cards in play, the dealer and player use their best 5 cards to see who has the best hand. During the first hand, Oakley started off strong … with a pair of 4s. But, the dealer ended up with a winning hand … 2 pair. When Oakley realized he was gonna lose, he allegedly pulled back a $100 chip from his bet. Later on during the gambling session, Oakley had a monster hand — 3 of a kind — and this time, officials say he secretly ADDED chips to his bet on 2 different occasions during the hand, thereby increasing his payout by $125. Officials say it was all captured on casino surveillance — and he was arrested on the spot. What cha doin,’ Oak?! We’ve all seen Casino and we know how many eyes are in the sky. Come on, bruh! He lucky Robert Dinero wasn’t in charge up in there. The former New York Knick tried to claim “ignorance” stating that he had been playing the game for close to 119 hours, but they weren’t buying that for a single chip. Originally Oak was charged with a felony and faced up to 6 years in the bing, but since the charge has been reduced to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct and he’ll likely get off with a slap on the wrist. ‘Bout the only slap anyone can get away with putting on Oak.
Gambling and casino games can be a lot of fun if you pay for the right reasons and approach it the right way. Many people take it too seriously or get themselves in trouble because of irresponsible playing. Today, we would like to share a few helpful tips on how to make sure that you have fun when you have a casino night. Don’t play just to win money – This is one of the biggest mistakes that people make. They only play or gamble to win money. By now it should be clear that there is risk involved with gambling and that there are absolutely no guarantees. If only play to win money you will soon find yourself frustrated and negative and on a downwards spiral that may cause you a lot of trouble. So, instead of playing for money alone, try playing for fun and to learn a few new things. Play with friends – Playing with friends will make it all the more fun. Not only will you have moral support and social interaction bit you will also have people to console you when you lose. Having friends with you is also a good way to make sure that you don’t fall off the deep end. For many people the social interaction is a big reason to play. Poker players definitely like the challenge of playing people instead of machines. Plan for the games – The best way to enjoy a night of gambling is to plan for it financially. Make a date and set aside money that you are willing to play with and lose. Remember that the odds are mostly against you and you should be ready to let the money go if it comes down to it. Plan how much you are willing to play with and stick to it. This will ensure that you don’t end the night with regret and worry. You can walk away knowing you had fun and that you didn’t lose anything you weren’t willing to let go. If you play for the right reasons, have some support and don’t lose money unnecessarily, you will thoroughly enjoy your gaming experiences. Unless you’re a professional poker player, gambling should be a fun activity that you try for recreational purposes. Always play responsibly !
Have you always wondered about gambling and whether you should try it? Well, today we will give you a few reasons why you should. Read our article on reasons to avoid gambling and if you still feel that gambling could be fun for you, give it a try. There are many different options for casinos and games and you are sure to find the ones that will suit your personality, budget, and needs. Also, have a look at our post on how to choose the best game for you and try out a few for free. Here is why you should try gambling at least once. You can learn a few new skills – Playing certain casino games require learning new skills. You need to learn how to play the games and what your odds are. For some, you need to use problem-solving skills and strategies. All of this is great for developing new skills and gaining new knowledge. You can meet interesting people – This is more the case with land-based casinos. You get to play against interesting people that play at different levels of skill. You can learn from them and also learn how to adapt your strategy based on their playing decisions. It is all part of the fun. You can win some money – We all know that winning is not as easy as it may seem, but it is still a big reason for playing. Gambling offers a fun way to win a few extra dollars to save up or do something fun with. It is fun – One of the biggest reasons why people gamble is because it is fun. It offers relaxation, entertainment, action, and a chance of winning money. If that is not enough reason for you to play, then you probably won’t enjoy gambling. It is now easier than ever before – With online casinos , it is now much easier to gamble and find games that you enjoy. You can play from anywhere and you can start off without betting any actual money. That is another reason to play. You don’t need to lose any money – If you play online and try free games at first, you have no risk. You won’t lose any money and you can still gamble. This is a great way to learn whether you actually enjoy gambling or not. These are some of the reasons why you should give gambling games like poker or slots a try if you have always wondered about it. The best thing about it is that you can try it and if you don’t like it, you can just stop. If you do enjoy it, it may just become your new hobby.
Some people have no problem with gambling responsibly and just enjoying the games and the social aspect of it all. However, some people find it difficult to draw the line and stop when they need to. It may be difficult at first to understand whether you are someone who may be at risk or not. With our reasons to avoid gambling you should be able to identify whether you may be predisposed or run the risk of making gambling something more than just a fun activity now and then. Avoid gambling if you are in desperate need of money. People who desperately need money may feel the urge to try gambling to win a quick buck. This is very dangerous as the odds are generally against you winning at the gambling. Gambling should not be a last resort for getting money. The chances of you losing the little money that you have are bigger than the chance of you winning anything. Avoid gambling if you have a tendency to get obsessed with money. If you are obsessed with money and always getting more, gambling may be dangerous for you. People who develop a gambling problem generally don’t know when to stop. After they have a win they believe that there will be another. It becomes a vicious cycle. If you know that you are likely going to keep trying to win more, avoid gambling. Avoid gambling if you have a predisposition or tendency for addictive behavior . If you already have an addiction or problem behavior like alcoholism, drug addiction, etc. you should also steer clear of gambling. Not only may it make your problems worse by losing money, but you may also develop a gambling problem. It may be difficult to understand this when you are already experiencing a problem. This is where friends and family can help. Avoid gambling if you don’t have money to lose. If you don’t have money to play and lose, don’t gamble. Like we said before, the house always wins. This means that your chances of winning any money is several times lower than the chances of you losing everything you put in. Gambling is not a good way to make money when you don’t have any. Play responsibly or don’t play at all. Avoid gambling if you know nothing about it. No matter who you ask, everyone who knows something about gambling will tell you to learn about it before actually doing it. This does not mean that you should study up everything about gambling for a night of fun. It simply means that you should read a bit on the games you want to play and understand the rules and the odds. It always helps to be prepared going in rather than being thrown because you didn’t know what to expect. People who can identify with any of these reasons, should steer clear of gambling. Gambling can be a lot of fun and very entertaining but you must have the right state of mind. You must know and accept the risks and be able to call it quits without a problem. If you see any of these things in yourself, do the responsible thing and don’t get yourself into trouble.
Gambling is no longer as taboo as it was a few decades ago. Nowadays, people gamble for fun and entertainment. For some people it is a hobby, for other simply a once in a while outing and for others still a more serious pastime. No matter what your reason for playing or how frequently you play, you must always keep yourself safe. Playing responsibly is extremely important and not something that should be taken lightly. Today, we at List Own would like to share some things you must keep in mind when you gamble. It doesn’t matter whether you have addictive behavior or not. Everyone must keep these points in mind to play responsibly. Plan and handle your money responsibly – Read our article on money pointers to learn how to best plan your money matters when it comes to gambling. It is important that you don’t play with money that you cannot afford to lose. Never borrow money for gambling and make sure that you don’t use money that you need for important expenses like rent and food. Limit the hours you spend gambling – One of the things that can cause trouble is the number of hours that you spend at the casino or online. It is a good idea to set a time limit for yourself. It is easier to maintain this time limit of you have someone with you who can ensure that you cut yourself off when your time is up. If you don’t put time limitations for yourself it is easy to get lost and forget about life outside. Know when to stop – For people with a gambling problem this is one of the most difficult thing sto do. If you find that you are always chasing the next win and cannot get yourself out of the loop, you need to get help. The belief that the next hand or the next roll or the next turn will be the winning one is not true. There is no proof in it and people have wasted their lives away holding that believe. This is why you must stop when your time is up. Ask for help – If you experience any feelings or thoughts that may indicate that you have a gambling problem, get help before it gets out of hand. If you notice that a friend is showing signs of addiction, get them help. There are many resources online and hotlines you can phone. Help is out there. It is not wrong to enjoy a game of poker or an hour of slots. However, it must not influence your everyday life and your relationships. Play safe, play responsibly and enjoy the game for what it is – a game.
Get ready for a double-dose of nostalgia, everybody! Bennifer 1.0 is back, and somewhere, Jennifer Garner is ripping the head off of a big-bootied voodoo doll. Okay, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez will almost certainly never be “back” in any real way, but witnesses say the former lovers were spotted getting awfully friendly during Sunday’s Academy Awards. Sources tell E! News that “Affleck whispered something into Lopez’s ear, and she playfully smacked his arm.” It may not sound like much, but you have to remember that Ben attended the ceremony solo, and his intimate moment with J-Lo was reportedly caught on camera during Lauren Poitras’ Best Documentary acceptance speech. Imagine you’re Jennifer Garner watching at home, and you happen to catch a glimpse of Ben whispering to a giggling Jen in the corner of your screen. Now imagine, this comes right on the heels of rumors about Affleck cheating with Emily Ratajkowski on the set of Gone Girl. Now imagine that you know Ben’s been drinking heavily , and that he likely knocked back a few before the ceremony. You see where we’re going with this. Was Ben trying to arrange a hookup session with J-Lo? Probably not. Is there a good chance he spent Sunday night tossing and turning on the couch in an increasingly rumpled tux? If you’ve ever been married, you know the answer to that one. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Photos: Through the Years 1. Bennifer View Photo Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. Such a sweet couple. 2. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Picture View Photo Are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner on the rocks? OK! says so. 3. Ben Affleck Oscars Speech View Video Ben Affleck tears up as he accepts the Best Picture award for Argo. 4. Jennifer Garner at the Oscars View Photo Looking great, Jennifer Garner! The actress poses here at the 2014 Oscars. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Jennifer Garner Allure Cover View Photo Jennifer Garner covers the new issue of Allure. What a beautiful woman! 6. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Photo View Photo Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are such a cute couple. One of the best in fact! 7. Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck View Photo Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck with their eldest daughter, Violet. 8. Ben and Jen at the Hospital View Photo Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner arrive at an L.A. hospital. Could it be to have their second child? Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner: Fighting Over His Gambling? View Video Ben Affleck seems to be struggling with a gambling addiction. His famous wife is reportedly fed up. 10. Ben Affleck Banned From Casino? View Video On a recent trip to Vegas with wife Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck was asked to leave a casino table after he was caught counting cards. The End. Up Next: ” Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Photos: Through the Years .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…
