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Betting the House: Five years later, Maryland’s casinos have left addiction, crime, and half-filled promises in their wake

Aug 11, 2015

“By the time Jim Calabrese moved to Maryland in 2001, gambling had already taken a huge toll. The hours he spent and the money he lost playing the slots and video poker caused his wife to leave him with the couple’s three daughters in tow. She left “entirely because of the gambling,” he said. Not to mention, he also narrowly escaped criminal prosecution after stealing thousands of dollars from his then-Las Vegas employer to feed his habit.”

Doubling Down: From Jackpot to Compulsive Gambler

Aug 8, 2015

“Her traveling companion sensed that Diana Abelt had a gambling problem. Whenever they took a drive to northern Wisconsin for the weekend, Diana insisted on stopping at a casino to play the slot machines. The companion tried taking different routes to help her avoid temptation. But it was of no use: No matter where they turned, it seemed another casino would pop up.” Watch the Video

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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem,
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