I wish to register my opposition to gambling in Virginia.  I believe it has not been a positive influence nor provided the promised "financial" benefits, in light of the negative impact on mostly lower income families I have personally witnessed routinely participating.  But whether my perceptions are accurate or not, the mindset it promotes of getting rich from "a few dollars", does not foster a healthy life/work attitude.

Has anyone ever truly seen significant winings from a $1.00 ticket?.  And if they have, the studies I have read would indicate that the long term impact on the largest majority of winners has been overwhelmingly negative.

Respectfully,

Mark Jordan

Newport News, VA