Is Maryland doing enough to help problem gamblers?

This year marks the 50th anniversary of legalized gambling in Maryland. It started out modestly enough with the lottery in 1973, then expanded to scratch-off tickets and “Pick 3″ tickets three years later, and now includes multi-state drawings like Powerball and Mega Millions along with slot machines, casino table games and, as of last year, online sports wagering. Spending on traditional lottery games has grown to $2.5 billion annually and casino wagering to $2 billion each year.