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The House Always Wins: The Real Cost of Gambling Expansion with Les Bernal
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For decades, Alabama lawmakers have debated whether expanding gambling could generate new revenue for the state. But what happens when the state itself has a financial stake in citizens losing money? On this episode of Alabama Policy Insights, Stephanie Smith sits down with Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, to examine the economic and social costs of government-sanctioned gambling. They discuss the argument that gambling is “free money” for state budgets, the rapid shift from lottery tickets and casinos to gambling apps available 24/7, the targeting of young adults through sports betting, and whether legalization actually reduces illegal gambling. They also explore…