It is not economic development; it's about taking money out of the consumer economy and shipping it off to Las Vegas

Studies in Australia have verified this drain on the economy by video gambling machines

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

In 1993, 40 percent of Minnesota restaurateurs reported declines attributed to casinos

Gamblers spend 10 percent less on food; 25 percent less on clothing and 35 percent less on savings

Bankruptcies and addictions increase in areas with casinos

The social costs, and the increased tax costs due to addicted gamblers, stay behind