Online poker addiction drove me to steal, says shamed Carlisle ex-mayor

Former Carlisle mayor Jayne Prewitt saw her world torn apart by an addiction to internet gambling.

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Sat, February 28th, 2009

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  • The Gold Rush brought a huge increase in the amount and types of gambling to California. San Francisco replaced New Orleans as the center for gambling in the United States.
  • Gaming is now the States' favorite pastime. More individuals gamble than the combined total of those attending movies, sports, music events, theme parks and live entertainment.