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Stop the Gaming Expansion
Indiana already has a well-established, well-regulated gaming industry. Sign the petition to stop a reckless expansion that would hurt Hoosiers.
Indiana already has a robust, well-established gaming industry that includes the state lottery, riverboat casinos, horse racing and sports betting. The current system is carefully regulated and generates revenue for the state.
However, new proposals threaten to recklessly expand gaming …
Too Much, Too Fast
The proposed expansion could flood Indiana communities with more than 4,000 mini-casinos. That means gambling in restaurants, veterans’ halls, bars, truck stops and more.
Less Money for Hoosiers
According to state analyses, the proposed expansion could decrease tax revenue for critical public services. That means less money for mental health care, reduced general fund revenues, and diverting funds away from Hoosier families.
Less Oversight
Casinos have stringent oversight. However, the proposed expansion would put regulation in the hands of bar and restaurant operators. Many bars and restaurants may lack the infrastructure to effectively prevent underage use or assist problem gamblers, leading to increased risks of addiction and other social harms.
Good for Out-of-State Interests
The proposed expansion would primarily benefit out-of-state operators and their lobbyists, leaving Indiana families to deal with the fallout. Illinois legalized Vegas-style slot machines, and now has over 40,000 video slot machines in more than 8,000 establishments. Indiana could face similar risks, putting gambling within walking-distance of schools, churches, and grocery stores.
Indiana has plenty of gaming that is regulated and sequestered. The proposed expansion would bring gambling with insufficient oversight and inappropriate placement.
Illinois legalized video slot machines in establishments like gas stations, bars, and restaurants, and the results have been alarming.
The state now has more than 8,000 establishments offering Vegas-style slot machines. Over 40,000 Video Slot Machines have been placed in everyday locations like gas stations and convenience stores, transforming quiet, family-oriented spaces into de facto casinos.
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