A senior who amasses gambling debt risks more financially than younger addicts because they often live on a
fixed income and have a hard time recouping what they've lost --
whether it's their savings,
Social Security checks,
insurance money or cash for food
and medications.

"Siren call of slot machines hard for some seniors to resist. Snake eyes sap seniors. It's hard to beat the house, but problem gambling can cripple the elderly"/By Jeanne Sahadi /3.17.00/CNN.COM

75% OF THE ISLE OF
CAPRI'S CUSTOMERS
ARE OVER THE AGE OF 50

65% OF THE REVENUES AT ATLANTIC CITY CASINOS, COMES FROM THE ELDERLY