Edythe Jensen, Arizona Capitol Times correspondent//February 4, 2013//[read_meter]

For compulsive gamblers, the proliferation of Indian casinos can bring life-altering temptations. The 2002 compact requires funding for the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling. The agency refers callers to counselors...

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