On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:30:56 -0400, WangoTango wrote:

:In article ,
: Jim Thompson wrote:
: On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:27:52 -0400, "Garberstreet Electronics"
: wrote:
:
: "Jim Thompson"
: wrote in message ...
: If you can catch it, or the re-run, be sure to see Steve Wynn (Vegas
: Casino Owner) on Fox News Sunday, and his comments on the economy.
:
: ...Jim Thompson
: He was on "60 Minutes" back in July. Here is a link to it.
:
: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5189493n
:
: Bill
:
:
: One very sharp guy!
:
: ...Jim Thompson
:
: Pity about making his living from other people's despair, though.
:
:Nobody sits out in front of his casino with a gun forcing patrons in.

No, it is more subtle than that. Gambling, particularly poker machines, have
evolved to induce a sense of euphoria (almost) designed to put the player "in
the zone" so they can't resist another press of the button. While a couple of
years old now this 4 Corners edition on problem gambling in Australia shows how
devastating and far reaching the problem can be for those who become addicted. I
doubt that the situation in the US would be any different despite the variation
in governing laws.
http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/speci...es/default.htm

For every problem gambler there are at least 7 others who are directly affected.