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Critics Wary of Indiana Compulsive Gambler Ban28 October 2003INDIANA – As reported by the Indy Star: ``Compulsive gamblers soon may be able to ban themselves from Indiana casinos, but critics charge that the proposed system works only when the gamblers win. ``Under the program, expected to begin next year, casinos will share a statewide computerized database of names, addresses, Social Security numbers and photos of addicted gamblers who want to bar themselves from gambling. ``Each time such a gambler tries to cash a check, claim a jackpot of more than over $1,200 or use his or her player tracking card, he or she would be removed from the casino, and the winnings would be turned over to the state. Those violating the ban also could be charged with trespassing. ```They can't win, but they can still lose,'said John Wolf, director of the Indiana Coalition Against Legalized Gambling. ``…The program was approved by the General Assembly earlier this year. The rules now must be approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission, the attorney general and the governor…" |