No reputable economist anywhere believes it's gambling an economic tool

Thirty-seven percent of gamblers dip into their savings to fulfill their habit

The casinos are walking out of states with at least $1 billion in their pockets to Las Vegas

In convenience gambling scenarios, discretionary spending and nondiscretionary addicted gambling dollars were transferred from other forms of consumer expenditures

The lightning spread of 'Western-style' gambling overseas has increased the problems of addicted and problem gamblers, organized crime and alleged corruption in Asia and the Middle East

The real loss by gambling is $180,000 to the consumer economy for each slot machine

Movies and Disney World don't create addicts