The National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling (NCALG) was formed in 1994 as a  not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to protecting the health and economy of our nation. 

"The National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling provide resources to assist citizens in making an informed decision that all forms of legalized gambling are detrimental to the economic, political, social and physical well being of individuals, the community and the nation."

• Gambling negatively affects everyone.

• Casinos attract a large percentage of their employees from an estimated fifty mile radius negative affecting local business establishments.

• Illegal gambling increases even though gambling has been legalized.

• Gambling addiction is escalating.

• Addiction rates are double for those living near a casino.

• Personal bankruptcy rates are higher in countries that have casinos.

• Crime rates are on the rise due to desperate individuals who are trying to recover gambling loses.

• Fraud and embezzlement become common among formerly hard-working and highly trusted people.

• Suicide rates among addicted gamblers is greater then any other addiction.

The National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling has a website that is very informative.  http://www.ncalg.org/

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