Gambling has always been a part of 50-year-old Noriko Tanaka's life.
Her grandfather spent most of his time at pachinko parlors.
Her father was obsessed with everything from horse racing and speedboat trials to "keirin" (cycling) contests, and got fired for embezzling to feed his addiction.
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