The Commission urged state lotteries to stop preying on the poor. And it challenged Congress to stop Internet gambling, ban gambling cruises to nowhere, and scrutinize tribal gambling operations. The report clearly states that gambling is not just recreation. It is addictive and potentially destructive. In fact, the Commission called on schools from elementary levels through college to teach and warn students of gambling s dangers.
All bets are off.
Tom Grey, an ordained Methodist minister, is executive director of the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling . The paper edition contains reports from the field, legislative updates and more. Get your three free issues of Family Voice today.