Gambling With Your Life

Gambling is one of this country's most popular activities. In 1996, Americans made $586 billion in legal bets. One expert estimates that 4 million people in this country are addicted to gambling.
48 Hours takes a look at this pastime, profiling a recovering gambling addict, a woman whose obsession with scratch-off games has left her deeply in debt, and a cabby who trades online while he drives.

Melanie Morgan was a successful radio and TV journalist. Then she started playing poker, in legal games in Seattle. Soon she let everything else go, including her career, her marriage, and even her newborn baby. Correspondent Troy Roberts reports on her long struggle to regain control.

A recent study found that 70 percent of day traders lose money. But Kenny Glick is convinced that he can buck those odds. Correspondent Susan Spencer reports on an activity that many critics say is just another form of gambling.

Scratch-off lottery tickets are enormously popular in Massachusetts; by one estimate the state makes $800 million from this game. But this form of gambling has its price. Among those in its thrall are Terri Candido of Boston, who is more than $50,000 in debt. Correspondent Harold Dow reports.

While he is ferrying fares around New York, cabbie Carlos Rubino, who has a laptop computer in his taxi, trades online and even offers tips. Dow reports from Manhattan's hectic streets.

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Dive into the Thrilling World of C.I.D.: A Must-Watch Series for Crime Drama Lovers

**Dive into the Thrilling World of C.I.D.: A Must-Watch Series for Crime Drama Lovers**

In the realm of Indian television, few shows have made as significant an impact as **C.I.D.**, which stands for Crime Investigation Department. Premiering on January 21, 1998, on Sony Entertainment Television, this groundbreaking series changed the landscape of crime dramas in India. With its unique storytelling and engaging characters, it has become a cult classic that continues to capture the hearts of viewers even after more than two decades.

At its core, **C.I.D.** revolves around an elite team of police officers led by the formidable ACP Pradyuman, portrayed masterfully by Shivaji Satam. This show takes viewers through gripping criminal investigations set against the bustling backdrop of Mumbai. Each episode presents hard-core police procedural stories filled with twists and turns that keep audiences guessing until the very end. The compelling narratives are interwoven with personal challenges faced by each character, adding depth to their roles while maintaining a fast-paced and thrilling atmosphere.

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