There is an indisputable body of evidence that casinos and slot-like gaming machines exploit the poor and only exacerbate their poverty. And today's modern slots gambling machines are designed to be the most addictive form of gambling ever developed. A Chicago-based gaming company should have no say WHATSOEVER in the extent these machines are installed in Virginia. Decisions on mini-casinos of any kind should be left up to the locality in which the casino would be located, and at a minimum, there should be a reasonable cap on the total number of machines state-wide. In addition, a portion of the proceeds from these machines should be earmarked for gambling addiction programs and services in Virginia. Thank you.