High StakesCurrently, America is experiencing a gambling boom. Everywhere you look, there is at least one gambling advertisement. Whether it's a new hotel in Las Vegas or a dollar skyscraper, it seems to get people's attention. While it may sound like a lot of glamor and hype, there is a dark side to the gaming industry, the harsh consequences of which some people overlook. The gaming industry attracts everyone's attention. Lotteries are aimed at the economically disadvantaged sections of society as a way to change their lives forever. A simple press of the lever on a slot machine can make you an instant millionaire. On the other hand, there are those who play for excitement and entertainment. They create a lifestyle of risk-taking and luck, often resulting in making poor decisions. Most people enjoy the thrill of sitting down at a slot machine and pulling the lever in hopes of winning a prize. The opportunities are endless. So what does the game tell us? A dollar and a dream, that's all it takes. The gaming industry has taken over our society. About three-quarters of Americans gamble. Currently, 48 out of 50 states allow one or more forms of legalized gambling. Of course, the government will support gambling, but not without getting a good share of the profits. They use political smokescreens. What most Americans don't know is that promotions and advertisements generate such minimal revenue that they provide very little funding for public projects. Politicians claim that by legalizing gambling we reduce illegal gambling and organized crime. In reality, it widens the pool of bettors. Although casinos have created a number of jobs, the cost to society outweighs the benefits. People argue that the jobs created by casinos are low-paying and offer few opportunities for moving workers. Additionally, the creation of these casino jobs has eliminated jobs in other sectors of the economy. Restaurants near casinos are forced to close shop because of the cheap buffets offered by the casinos, to attract people..