Authorities in Pennsylvania say that a woman who claims she is addicted to bingo stole money from an organization that assists adults with mental and physical disabilities. While working for the organization it is alleged that the woman stole to play bingo, claiming that she has an addiction to bingo which forced her to take the cash.

Anne Patricia Hudanick, 58 from Pennsylvania used to work as a bookkeeper for Creating Unlimited Possibilities, an organization which offers help and assistance to adults who suffer with a range of both mental and physical disabilities. Pennsylvanian authorities say that the bingo’aholic confessed to stealing up to $120,000 over a 10 year period in an attempt to satisfy her bingo addiction. A preliminary hearing is set for September the 30th.

Gambling addiction is a serious problem which can see people ending up making the bingo news headlines if they don’t seek help and advice. There are some simple warning signs which will help you to identify if you have a problem with playing bingo online, in bingo halls or with any other form of gambling. These are:

• Having arguments with family or friends about money and gambling.

• Losing interest in your usual activities or hobbies, like going out with friends or spending time with family.

• Lying about your gambling or hiding it from other people.

• Gambling until all of your money is gone.

There are some fantastic bingo sites out there will cash to win, fun and excitement to be had and friends to be made, which is great news for most of us but for some people the fun and excitement of playing bingo online can become a problem. If you identify any of the above signs or think that you are having difficulty with controlling yourself playing bingo online there are organizations who can offer you free and helpful assistance including Gamblers Anonymous and The National Council on Problem Gambling.