Sunday gambling ban to be lifted

The government announces plans to allow bookmakers and bingo halls in Northern Ireland to open on Sundays.

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Mon, December 18th, 2006

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  • Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.
  • Poker is derived from the Persian game of "as nar" and was probably based on the dice game "tali", which was played by the Romans.
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