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?