Arguments Against Casinos

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are creating the jobs in the casinos. Either way, many in New York City are against it and oppose their opening therefore support the fact that they should not be legalized. They believe it should not because they believe it’s the same as accepting prostitution in public and be okay with it. Even though many are against gaming in some other areas have been a successful economic development tool. It has resulted in the building of facilities provided thousand jobs. Gaming has some criticisms like failure in provision of job growth for local residents and city-wide economic development. Another criticism is that it doesn't support local businesses in the community such as restaurants because these facilities found in the casinos. Legal, the welfare rate was cut by a third and the proportion of people. Another criticism got about this type of gaming is that residents complained about traffic, crime, and noise and air pollution. To solve this, many attempts were made to control the impact of gaming by limiting bets, were limited and casinos had to be a small portion of the floor space. The growth of gaming industry which comes with casinos has brought about the rise of property tax rates which lead to …show more content…

Retail sales growth within the community outpaced the state average. Gaming does not only happen in casinos but also California Horse Racing Industry Has Major Impact. In a study prepared for the horse racing industry, the at a horsing race tracks and even there, some impacts were noticed as well. It has been noted over the years that the industry generates billions of money after annually. Nearly 25,000 residents of that state work either directly or indirectly in the industry so as to earn their lively