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In Pennsylvania, the epicenter of online gambling, bettors with addiction beg lawmakers to act

“The casino itself has expanded basically into infinity,” a UCLA addiction expert said.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 4, 9:01 AMIn Pennsylvania, the epicenter of online gambling, bettors with addiction beg lawmakers to act

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