The Costs and Consequences of Gambling In the State of Delaware
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2002-10
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Abstract
This report analyzes the costs and consequences of legalized gambling in
Delaware. The legalization of slot machine gambling in 1995 stimulated the growth of a
new sector of the Delaware labor force. This sector includes jobs at gambling
establishments and jobs in supporting services, such as hotels, restaurants, and bars. Gambling also brings visitors from out-of-state who spend money at stores, gas
stations, motels, and restaurants. Besides these economic benefits, legalized gambling
has resulted in substantial costs and consequences, including those associated with
excessive debt and bankruptcy, divorce, embezzlement, and child neglect.
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Permission granted to archive report in repository by Paul L. Solano, Director, Health Services Policy Research Group (HSPRG), University of Delaware.
Keywords
Gambling -- Delaware, Compulsive gambling -- Delaware, Gambling -- Economic aspects -- Delaware, Gambling -- Social aspects -- Delaware