There is some controversy of the true level of these given the high tourist population. No studies have examined whether those are associated with gambling, the transient population, the growing population, or the low level of social services provided by the state. * How widespread are the economic benefits? Some research as Professor Robert Goodman, in his study entitled, “Legalized Gambling as a Strategy for Economic Development", describes the effect of gambling on local business. He indicates that a study in South Dakota a year after legalizing video gambling in the state did” Show significant declines for selected activities such as clothing stores, recreation services, business services, auto dealers and service stations."