Probably would be a good poll subject, but a current article in our local paper "LaSalle NewsTribune" (readable only with sign up.)
started off this way:
The world has passed us by, and this was a surprse to us. Not just that so many people gamble, but the rate of increase. Since it looks like it's here to stay, we're going to have to get used to it, but wonder how others feel about the subject?
Does your state have legalized gambling? How wide spread? How much does gambling income help in state taxes, and is the money allocated? (as in aid to education).
Realize that most ER members probably don't gamble, except as a part of budgeted entertainment expense... but also wonder if anyone has had contact with problems that had a genesis in gambling. In our own CCRC, there are many residents who often take the "gaming bus" to a day of entertainment at different casinos. As far as I can tell, everyone we know who gambles, does it in small amounts...(maybe $20 to $50 limits) and they all can afford this as an entertainment expense.
Any thoughts on the subject?
started off this way:
After one year of video gambling in Illinois, the numbers tell the tale of a fast-growing cash cow.
In the 13 months since Illinois rolled out the electronic poker and slot machines, the number of machines installed in clubs and taverns statewide climbed from just 61 in September 2012 to 10,250 in September 2013, according to the Illinois Gaming Board.
Players spent more than $2.6 billion and lost more than $205 million, generating more than $10 million in revenue for local municipalities.
The city of La Salle budgeted $10,000 in revenue from the games this year, said Comptroller Joanne Milby. At just the halfway point in the city’s fiscal year, revenue has eclipsed that by $1,100, she said.
“And it keeps increasing every month,” Milby said. “It took a big jump in October.”
The first month of gaming generated $879 for La Salle. In October, the city took in $4,210, she said.
The world has passed us by, and this was a surprse to us. Not just that so many people gamble, but the rate of increase. Since it looks like it's here to stay, we're going to have to get used to it, but wonder how others feel about the subject?
Does your state have legalized gambling? How wide spread? How much does gambling income help in state taxes, and is the money allocated? (as in aid to education).
Realize that most ER members probably don't gamble, except as a part of budgeted entertainment expense... but also wonder if anyone has had contact with problems that had a genesis in gambling. In our own CCRC, there are many residents who often take the "gaming bus" to a day of entertainment at different casinos. As far as I can tell, everyone we know who gambles, does it in small amounts...(maybe $20 to $50 limits) and they all can afford this as an entertainment expense.
Any thoughts on the subject?
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