The Metamorphosis of Gambling

Gambling. This word would not raise an eyebrow in many conversations in the world today. Many people talk of a dream vacation in Las Vegas, which is the gamblers paradise. Almost every state in the U. S. has legalized gambling, except Utah and Hawaii. The lottery abounds. Indian casinos are mushrooming (most casinos have been built in the last five years). There is no lack of things to bet on, the list is long: horse races, dog races, sporting events. With gambling so close and so prevalent,...