Tom Talley, a reformed gambler and counselor in St. Petersburg, said his business always picks up immediately after the Super Bowl. The game often is seen as a panacea by the problem bettor. This is the last hurrah. Some people are going to put it all on the last game. And that's when the calls start coming in because you are going to lose.
All compulsive gamblers do.
The days leading to the Super Bowl offer an opportunity for authorities to uncover gambling rings. One Orlando man knows how devastating gambling can be. Eventually, his life came crashing down. Your money is controlled by your betting. You hold back money that you might use to improve your financial situation.