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The gambling industry of the United States has grown at a spectacular rate since the 1980's. Billions of dollars are spent on various forms of gambling each year from the $1 lottery ticket at the gas station, to the roulette wheel on the strip in Las Vegas. With ....

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.... is a good thing and that it is helping the national economy. Also, defenders of the gaming industry insist that gambling is good clean fun, and that since so many people are enjoying this form of entertainment it can not be wrong. Furthermore, proponents are quick to point out that fun is not the only issue; in addition, these new casinos have created thousands of jobs. Not only have casinos created new jobs, but there has been an increase in tax revenue for the cities that have casinos. Indeed, the increase in tax revenues has helped to rebuild some rundown inner cities and river fronts areas. These people argue there is little reason to worry abo ....