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The Heart of a Gambler By Francesca Serritella | July 25, 2010

Daughter Francesca steps in this week.

Recently, two friends and I decided to break free from our everyday lives and escape to Atlantic City for the weekend. None of us had ever really gambled before, but we were feeling lucky.

But, as we wandered through the maze-like casino floor, our confidence dissipated faster than cigarette smoke. Poker was way too intimidating. Slots seemed like a hopeless long shot. Between the three of us, we know all the words to Guys and Dolls, but our collective understanding of craps consisted of "seven is good."

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