Kentucky Casino Prostests

A church group in Owensboro is joining the fight against casino gambling in Kentucky. Greater Vision Baptist Church is sending more than 30 members to the state capital as the bill comes up for another vote. Greater Vision’s pastor Tim Russ says he believes casinos in Kentucky is a moral issue.

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Wed, March 5th, 2008

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  • As early as 1420, lotteries were used in Europe for public works. High-value commodities such as land and art were often sold through lotteries.
  • Lotteries Have Been Prominent Throughout History. Ancient India, China, Greece, and Japan all had lotteries. The emperor Nero had lotteries for prizes at parties.
  • Pathological gambling is recognized as a medical disorder by the American Psychiatric Association and has elements of addiction similar to alcohol and drug addiction.
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