As some of you may know, I've recently completed my degree and now I'm in Ottawa pursuing a career as a journalist. I'm writing a feature article on online gambling (kind of vague at this point) for Glue, a student magazine. Thus far, I've interviewed a poker pro who's won over a million in tournaments alone and quite a bit online, a youth gambling addictions counselor here in Ottawa, and another gambling addictions worker, among others. Basically, to get a rounded view on the topic, I really need to speak to someone who's played a lot of online poker (preferably in the Ottawa area, or surrounding) and has lost quite a bit of money - preferably a student.
It has been hard to track down someone who's experienced that, and the one's that have don't particularly want to speak, at least so far. As I'm new to the Ottawa area, I've been struggling finding people/developing contacts, so as a last resort, I thought I'd try here. It's worth a shot.
So if anyone knows of anyone - or hell, is someone - who's lost a lot, or even struggled with online poker/gambling, let me know. I'd really love to speak with them.
I hate to be "that guy" hounding for people with a "problem," but I feel less sleazy here than actually attending one of the meetings. Anyway, any bit of help would be awesome. Thanks.
It has been hard to track down someone who's experienced that, and the one's that have don't particularly want to speak, at least so far. As I'm new to the Ottawa area, I've been struggling finding people/developing contacts, so as a last resort, I thought I'd try here. It's worth a shot.
So if anyone knows of anyone - or hell, is someone - who's lost a lot, or even struggled with online poker/gambling, let me know. I'd really love to speak with them.
I hate to be "that guy" hounding for people with a "problem," but I feel less sleazy here than actually attending one of the meetings. Anyway, any bit of help would be awesome. Thanks.
