1.   And it will reek havoc on millions of people who are dependent or related to pathological gamblers.

2.   And, he added, pathological gamblers often are very pleasant people.

3.   Similarly, University of Illinois professor Earl Grinols estimates that one-third to one-half of casino revenue comes from problem or pathological gamblers.

4.   The society dealt with pathological gamblers on a daily basis for several years and knew the clinical symptoms well, he said.