Studies of lottery spending, including this study from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in 2008, show lottery revenue comes largely from Social Security, unemployment and other forms of government support. Government, in other words, is paying government — with an enormous amount of money being siphoned off by gambling interests. It also reflects a key reason why predatory gambling worsens state budget deficits over time and taxpayers end up footing the bill.
“Springfield business owners say MGM casino, falling short of expectations, has been no jackpot” | Mass Live
September 23, 2026
By Stephanie Barry Springfield business owners report that the MGM casino has fallen far short of expectations, delivering significantly fewer