[MA] Lowell Sun – Teens at the Tables: As poker draws younger players, experts warn of dangers (06/25/08)

June 25th, 2008

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SALEM, N.H. — Like so many young men, he was drawn to poker through television.

“Watching the pros, I decided to learn about the game,” says this local 18-year-old athlete. “I love to compete. I do pretty well.”

He has bankrolled his “hobby” by winning as much as $500 in one day of playing Texas hold ‘em at Rockingham Park, he says.

His losses in one day of playing poker have never reached $200.

“I play only what I can afford,” he insists.

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TEENS AT THE TABLES: As poker draws younger players, experts warn of dangers – Lowell Sun Online

Author Contact Info: David Pevear

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