Concerns Over Gambling Addiction Grow with the Passage of Question 7
Almost 90 percent of Marylanders have gambled in their lifetime with 22 percent gambling monthly, CNS Maryland's Kelsey Pospisil reports.
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With the passage of Question 7 in Maryland expanding gambling in the state, addiction experts say they are concerned about a likely increase in the number of people who will seek treatment for gambling problems. (Kelsey Pospisil/CNS Maryland)
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TELL US: Do you think gambling addiction will grow in the state of Maryland if a new casino opens in Prince George's County?
Michael Shapiro
10:03 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
I'm somewhat confused by this question. The state of Maryland has had gambling for decades, now, having introduced the lottery long ago. With the re-introduction of slot machine casinos, some years ago (remember that it wasn't that long ago that slots were available in a number of counties, before they were illegal), all of the opportunities were there for gambling addiction to surface. Add to that, the convenience of casinos in Del, WVa, Pa, I'm at a loss to take the leap to having another casino and the availability of table games, somehow, increasing the likelihood of gambling addiction.
Katie Griffith
12:02 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Good point, Michael! Thanks for the comment. I'm interested to see what others have to say.