Compulsive Gambling and Miami's Economy

An article in Sunday's Miami Herald highlighted the potential connection between the growth of casinos in South Florida and an increase in the number of compulsive gamblers in our area. The gambling industry creates thousands of jobs and contributes millions in tax dollars to our government, but is it all worth it?

What are your views on this critical issue facing South Florida? Should gambling continue to grow in our region? Do the economic benefits to the community outweigh the social costs of problem gambling? Join the conversation in our forum.

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