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Released Sept. 17, "Why Casinos Matter: Thirty-One Evidence-Based Propositions From the Health and Social Sciences" report states that casino gambling creates a stratified pattern in which women, low-wage workers and retirees contribute more, which further divides the "haves" from the "have-nots." The allure of those lights also appeals to struggling state governments. Legislators want the promise of increased jobs and tax revenue and the votes that come with them... Blankenhorn said that having casinos nearby increases Americans' access to them, by extending access to those who cannot afford to travel far. Casinogoers are more likely to have lower incomes, and compulsive gamblers are much more likely to come from the less affluent classes, he said.