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Delaware Governor Honors Problem Gambling Organizations

"…The proclamation Gov. Minner signed designates March 10 through 17 as `National Problem Gambling Awareness Week' in Delaware.

"A 1999 survey by the University of Delaware showed that 60 percent of adult Delawareans had gambled within the past 18 months and 19.2 percent were considered high-risk gamblers.

"The survey also found 3.5 percent had a gambling addiction.

"…Also at the event, the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems Inc. released a study showing that almost 33 percent of Delaware eighth-grade students and more than 25 percent of 11th-grade students had gambled in the past year.

"The research showed that gambling students were more likely to use drugs, drink alcohol and run afoul of the law than non-gambling students.

"…Delaware casinos forbid individuals younger than 21 from entering their facilities. The survey found that students gambled in several ways, including card games and lottery tickets.

"…As part of her plan to balance the fiscal 2004 state operating budget, Gov. Minner proposed increasing machines and allowing the casinos to add extra hours. Budget experts predict that the state would earn $16 million in additional revenue if the General Assembly approves the expansion.

"Gov. Minner said her plan does not take advantage of gambling addicts.

"…Gov. Minner has said she opposes sports gambling and other efforts to expand gaming in Delaware, such as building a casino on a barge in the Delaware River…"

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