A lifelong friendship is tested when a confident and loving spouse falls prey to gambling addiction, destroying his marriage. In a plea to “Dear Annie,” the writer seeks help on how to intervene before matters worsen.

In an effort to protect its youngest citizens, New Hampshire lawmakers have introduced House Bill 83 to raise the minimum age for sports gambling from 18 to 21. The proposed legislation aims to align the state with the majority of the nation and address concerns over youth gambling addiction.