High rollers rising from smoky basements to the most glamorous casinos in the world, the sport of poker now offers fame, prestige and instant millionaire status. But high-stakes gambling always comes with risks, and losing money is only the beginning.

As APAs and their families struggle with the effects of gambling addiction, different organizations seek to educate and provide treatment.

"The Indian Vote" special report is the product of a new reznet project, in which a journalism student accompanies and assists a veteran professional journalist to produce an in-depth story on a complex issue of importance in Indian Country.

Authorities are on the hunt for players and Web site operators, activists are protesting its immorality, researchers are revealing its truths, and even health professionals are telling Internet gamblers -it's worse for you than you can imagine.

Compulsive gambling is a big problem in the Asian American community. But there's help. The Massochusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling is trying to beat the odds.

The U.S. Korean community is experiencing a spike in online porn and gambling addiction.

Asian Americans are a big target for the gambling industry and many have become addicts. But while money is being poured into getting Asian Americans to the casinos, there are few services available for those who want to kick the gambling habit.

Carrying signs that read “Real Muslims Obey” and “Prophet not Profit.” protesters in Oakland, Calif. rallied against the sale of alcohol by Muslims in the Black Community.

Koreans are increasingly engaging in online gambling, reports the Korea Daily. According to the Korean Cultural Information Center, roughly 7 percent of Koreans are addicted to online gambling.

In earlier days when puritanical communists ruled China narcotic addiction was close to nil. Now, addiction is shooting upwards. The main reason is that "the Golden Triangle" has been moving northward.

Nevada gaming interests are sweating game chips after a California Indian tribe received a federal green light to build a casino on the road to Reno.

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