27 percent to 55 percent of casino revenues come from problem or pathological gamblers

A 1999 report by a bipartisan federal panel on gambling concluded the United States should put a hold on further casinos until it is clear what the impact is on America

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

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

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

The common mistake that business people make is they're going to get drive-by business...Only gas stations are helped

It becomes a cannibalization of your pre-existing economy