LETTERS: GAMBLING INDUSTRY'S PROMISES ARE FOOL'S GOLD DECEPTION

To the editor:

The gambling industry is noted for its deception. It is built on the idea that you can be a winner. The real winner is the casino and the only question for most people is how much and how often will you lose.

In this campaign the casinos have not admitted how much they depend on their sure winner, slot machines. These so-called 'one-armed bandits' produce 60 to 70 percent of their profit. Their ads suggest that they need just one tiny change in our state constitution and all will be well.

Our gambling promoters promise jobs. However, studies from major universities are showing that many areas actually lose jobs when the gamblers take over. Their economic promises are a deception in many instances. I still believe gambling is like 'fool's gold'. It has some value, but it promises more than it delivers. That is deception! Vote no on Amendment 6.

ROY JONES

Cape Girardeau