Gambling problem? Yes, I believe we have a gambling problem. Currently, the state of Pennsylvania operates multiple daily number-drawing games (some of which have two drawings per day), in addition to participating in the national lottery games Mega Millions, Powerball and Millionaire Raffle.<\/p>\n
Then we find, in many grocery stores and convenience stores, slot machine-like games and\/or ticket dispensers filled with scratch-off Pennsylvania Lottery cards. And if you visit the Pennsylvania Lotterys website, youll find links to Derby Cash (virtual horse racing) and Xpress Car Racing.<\/p>\n
Add all of that to existing casinos and virtual casinos, which you can access 24\/7 on your smartphone and computer. And you may have also noticed the recent proliferation of TV advertisements for sports gambling on just about every network.<\/p>\n
Who really benefits from all of the billions of dollars of gambling money? The few winners, the game managers, ticket printers, the state government, older Pennsylvanians.<\/p>\n
But, then again, who suffers? People who cant afford to lose the little money they have, older Pennsylvanians on fixed incomes and gambling addicts.<\/p>\n
Do we have a gambling problem? We sure as heck do have a gambling problem. What I view as essentially a legalized, state-run Ponzi scheme is driving some people into bankruptcy or worse.<\/p>\n
And the states answer is to simply call 1-800-GAMBLER if you have a problem with gambling addiction.<\/p>\n
Jim Merrell-Thomas<\/p>\n
East Lampeter Township<\/p>\n
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