Posted by Jimmers on July 19, 2003 at 20:44:49:
In Reply to: Breakeven? posted by Carl on July 18, 2003 at 12:52:00:
> I've read that for every $1 taken in through gambling establishments that $4 is needed for new social services to deal with community needs. Doesn't sound like a good jackpot for the community.
> The gambling bug is contained somewhat when the machines are a state away. If they are next door, wouldn't it be REALLY easy to drop in your whole paycheck week after week. That's extreme but even the middle ground is scary. (From an older guy's perspective.)
REPLY: I KNEW I could count on ya for a balanced counterpoint .. hehe
I (as always) have a reply .. I KNOW how to keep people OUT of the casino .. and I have PROOF that it works:
Charge $10 for admission at the casino door .. and tell people it is a Cancer Benefit !!
THAT keeps a TON of folks away !!
(oops .. did I type that out loud ??)