Bravo, Charles. Good post.

I would've thought more people would be gambling. It was my understanding that gambling is one of the safer stocks during an economic downturn. Sort of like alcohol. A way to get a rush of good feeling and a chance to turn your fortunes around.

Now that's some causation.

(Charles, your link is self-referential.)

The "moralists" are always strangely silent about the regressive nature of state-run gambling.

Sounds like an Onion headline.

Thanks for fixing!

Does that mean they will lift my voluntary casino ban?

Clearly, with lottery revenue down, gambling addiction programs have worked.