Illinois offering assistance for problem gamblers

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SPRINGFIELD – Whether it’s betting on sports, scratching cards, roulette, poker, the slots, the casino, the corner bar, or just opening up the laptop, gambling is hard to avoid, said Patrick Laughlin, deputy director of communications for the Illinois Department of Human Services.

During March Madness, more young men under 30 are picking up the gambling habit, he said.