Senator’s Note
Senator Loren Lippincott • District 34
Legalizing gambling is often sold as an easy win for governments, but it usually turns out to be a losing bet for society as a whole. Casinos, sports betting apps and lotteries promise jobs and tax money for schools or roads, but in reality the shortterm revenues are far outweighed by the societal damage they create. Gambling hurts families, fuels crime and le…