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Poker Frenzy Fueling Gambling Addiction

Gambling experts say poker for entertainment is fine, but when money gets involved or the gambling moves online, that’s when problems can occur.

Andrew Jensen got into the poker craze four years ago in high school.

“It started four years ago getting more into it with friends, then we started weekend games on Friday and Saturday nights,” said Jensen. Jensen is now a UW sophomore.