Faced with massive, unexpected debts, many states are taking a fresh look at gambling as a possible cure to their fiscal woes
Gambling and Politics
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission Report
"Americans now visit casinos more often than they attend professional sporting events. Collectively, they lose in excess of $60 billion each year to lotteries, horse and dog tracks, casinos, and the various other gambling venues."
National Gambling Impact Study Commission - Final Report
National Gambling Impact Study Commission - Final report