Report: NJ Ranks Among Top 10 Gambling-Addicted States – CBS Philly

April 25, 2017 3:21 PM By Kristina Dougherty

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) With several casinos in Atlantic City and its proximity to casinos in both Pennsylvania and New York, it may come as no surprise that a study finds New Jersey is among the most gambling-addicted states.

WalletHubs analysts compared the 50 states to determine where excessive gambling is most prevalent.

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According to the report, Nevada, South Dakota and Montana are the top three most gambling-addicted states. New Jersey ranked number six on the list.

While New Jersey didnt makethe top five most casinos per capita, or most gaming machines per capita, it did come in at number four for highest percentage of adults with gambling disorders, and number three for most gambling-related arrests.

According to WalletHub, experts say, While the estimated $240 billion gaming industry is no doubt a major contributor to the U.S. economy, its critics argue that gambling leads to social and economic problems, including gambling disorder and regressive taxes on residents of local economies where gambling facilities are present.

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To determine their rankings, WalletHubs researchers compared the states across two dimensions, Gambling-Friendliness and Gambling Problem & Treatment.

To see the report, click here.

Kristina Dougherty joined CBS 3 in 2012 as a newsroom assistant and became a member of the CBS Philly digital content production team in 2013. Kristina produces daily breaking new articles, feature and lifestyle content as well as maintai...

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