The dollar signs that flash in the eyes of participators as the handle of the slot machine is pulled down or the dice are thrown. The excitement and glamour of money. For all these reasons and more, gambling is an addiction to many people, and the numbers are quickly increasing with the expansion of the casino industry. Soon, that expansion will reach downtown Detroit. All proposals have been passed and it's only a matter of time before the ground-breaking begins.
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Years ago, legalized gambling existed mainly in Nevada. Since other states, including Michigan, are catching on to the casino buzz and opening their own money-making establishments, the number of compulsive gamblers will no doubt rise. This, in turn, could result in an abundant increase of job losses, family break-ups, depression, and criminal activity. Although both the rich and poor participate in gambling, people with low-incomes risk the most when partaking in casino activity. Some people may wonder if the city of Detroit afford to make such a risky bet.