Gambling interests hire lots of economists to do impact studies, but what you need is cost-benefit analysis, and you'll never see the industry finance those
Any legislator who says he doesn't see the downside hasn't done his homework
Bankruptcies and addictions increase in areas with casinos
Your addiction rate will go up if you have gambling in this area
No reputable economist anywhere believes it's gambling an economic tool
Lotteries boost state revenues in the short run but don't feed the economy in the long run