According to the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, about 4.4 percent of adults over 21 in Louisiana, or as many as 159,000 people, demonstrate problematic or pathological gambling. The problem is even worse among young adults. About 14.3 percent of adults between 18 and 21 have problematic or pathological gambling issues. That’s as many as 23,000 people.
“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