I&#x27;m pointing out the hypocrisy in government, how they crack down on illegal gambling because of its vice, yet exploit the poor with State endorsed gambling.<p>What are the alternatives? I&#x27;m sure they enjoy it, but that&#x27;s part of addiction -- not being able to delay pleasure in the present for future rewards. They could save their money, buy new clothes, get some dental work done, etc. I&#x27;m not saying we force them or that we should deny people ostensibly-wasteful pleasures--a drink is fine every now and then, but when someone goes over the edge into full-blown alcoholism, I think society should extend a helping hand.