When Gambling Turns Secretive: How Lies About Whereabouts and Losses Hurt Families and Friends

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People with gambling problems often hide where they go and how much they lose. The secrecy starts small - a missed dinner, a quick excuse - and turns into a pattern of deception that erodes trust