The New Debate around Gambling in New Hampshire

Supporters see it as a way to generate extra revenue for the state. Opponents see an increase in gambling addiction, abuse, and a variety of social ills that would cost the state more than the revenue would provide. But now there are new voices to the debate, anti-gambling lawmakers who are now beginning to bend due to the absolute need, they say, to get revenue into our state. And in a surprise move, the State Lottery Commission hinted at a preference for gambling. We explore the multi-dimensional debate over gambling in the Granite State.

Guests

• Jim Rubens, former State Senator and gubernatorial candidate, and Executive Committee Chair of the Granite State Coalition Against Expanded Gambling
• Rick Newman, Lobbyist for The Lodge At Belmont

We'll also hear from

• Peter Burling, Democratic State Senator from Cornish
• Rick Wisler, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Lottery
• Ruth Balser, Democratic State Representative in Massachusetts who opposed Governor Deval Patrick’s plan to expand gambling in Massachusetts. Balser is also chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Massachusetts state legislature