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West Virginia releases data on problem gamblers

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Newly released data say that slot machines are the biggest source of trouble for problem gamblers in West Virginia.

The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia has logged calls from more than 8,000 people to its 1-800-GAMBLER hotline since 2000.

Of those callers, more than 5,100 reported gambling at local video lottery establishments like bars and slot...

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