For every slot machine you add, you lose one job per year from the consumer economy

A shrinking economy means lost sales and lost jobs

Gambling is being subsidized by the taxpayers

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

The military should get rid of video gambling devices on nearly 100 overseas bases and posts

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