Why Doesn`t the Government Have Their Own Casinos Instead of Taking Half of What Someone Wins?

Question by Dave W: Why doesn`t the government have their own casinos instead of taking half of what someone wins?
I think it`s a much better idea. I mean they would make a killing with a few casinos in NYC alone.

Best answer:

Answer by pckiesel
the house take at a casino is much higher than half… so, the tax situation might not be so bad, after all…

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