The industry markets heavily to senior
citizens, with special discounts on meals and other
promotions, including free bus service from senior
centers and retirement homes. "CASINO GAMBLING OLDER, NOT WISER"/St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial
Women in the oldest age group
wagered 249% of their monthly income
“ Wager, Gambling at Any Age” / Volume 7 Number 25
Seniors with a gambling problem are known to stop
taking medications, steal money, gamble with credit
card money, gamble with money earmarked for
utility bills, or even skip meals
"A helping hand for seniors addicted to gambling"/By JEFF HAYNES/The Call