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In reply to the discussion: Senior Gambling Addiction Rates Soaring in America, Driven by Corporate Greed, Bad Govt. Policy [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)44. Perhaps, but Native American casinos are a booming industry right now
The small town of Durant, OK where my tribe is based looks nothing like it did 10 years ago. There are no less than 3 casinos and hotels, restaurants and everything that goes with it all in one small area. The tribe built a concert/multipurpose arena only to tear it down not long after in order to build an even bigger one. The growth over a short period is incredible and other tribes are doing the same thing. They have free buses that run every day that bring people in from all over the DFW metroplex and probably other places as well. Las Vegas isn't going to see much more growth, so people like the ones you mentioned who are branching out are going to see the most growth along with the Native American casinos.
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Senior Gambling Addiction Rates Soaring in America, Driven by Corporate Greed, Bad Govt. Policy [View all]
xchrom
Jan 2014
OP
I know several elderly women that are always compelled to visit our local casinos.
democratisphere
Jan 2014
#1
This is a big problem, and as casinos and other forms of gambling proliferate,
LuvNewcastle
Jan 2014
#2
I was in a truck stop on a recent trip with a bus full of seniors on their way to a casino
liberal N proud
Jan 2014
#5
"Driven by Corporate Greed, Bad Govt. Policy" -- let's face reality: Govt greed too
progree
Jan 2014
#14
Just a question. Is it more addicting than going to the bar or playing video games? Since I see a
jwirr
Jan 2014
#16
Since its not a problem for me, its not a problem. Besides, there are programs for addicts
progree
Jan 2014
#18
Gambling, like drug addiction--is a vice--something that is actively bad for the people
geek tragedy
Jan 2014
#20
Nobody on this thread has brought up what seems to me to be the problem.
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#22
Thanks. I assumed this reply would either be ignored or kill the thread. It's too big,
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#24
Well, #16 indicated seniors have little else to do -- the casino, bar, or video games is about it
progree
Jan 2014
#25
No, you totally didn't. If you are very young, you might still learn, if not, good luck. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#35
I didn't mean to discount the suffering of people who ruminate bitterly about not being appreciated
progree
Jan 2014
#38
It is not insignificant that you have evaded the personal and resorted to posting totally irrelevant
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#39
cheap hotel rooms, luscious buffets and dazzling shows in a fun playful atmosphere
Douglas Carpenter
Jan 2014
#28