My wife has lost many thousands of dollars playing poker machines. We recently got married and before the wedding she promised me she had no credit cards etc or debts that I was unaware of. I discovered 2 credit cards $25000 in Feb 2008. We took a loan and paid them off. She insisted on having another credit card and promised it would not be used irresponsibly. I now believe she has maxed it out ($15000 I think).
We are mature aged people but I fear I will be ruined financially. Any suggestions as to how to resolve this. She lies about how much she spends on gambling and spends irresponsibly on other stuff.

Red Flag Alert: Gambling

You knew and still married her? Love is blind. Sorry to be so blunt but you need counseling NOW and you need to destroy her credit cards and watch over her financially... even if that means you dole out weekly amounts. That's if you're going to stay with her; she can ruin your life financially; you know that don't you? She must be some kind of woman...