Some worry the prospects of Illinois allowing online casino gambling could lead to an increase in other addictions. One such person is Rev. Shane Hartman, executive director of Illinois Church Action on Alcohol Addiction Problems. He fears that online gambling can add to a multitude of problems.
According to Hartman, the odds of developing a gambling addiction increase 23-fold for individuals who are already dealing with alcohol dependency.
Panelists at an East Coast Gambling conference said that Illinois could join states like Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware and Connecticut when adopting online gambling.
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