Rhode Island slot parlor near bankruptcy

Those who see slot machines or casino gambling as an answer to theCommonwealth's revenue problems, this blog post from Blue Mass Group is sobering news. A Rhode Island slot parlor operator may declare bankruptcy at the end of the month and the state will lose the revenue at a time when it can sorely afford it.
Let's hope our legislators are ...

... paying attention to what is happening next door and don't buy into increased gambling as a solution for added revenue.
The state Democratic Party adopted a no predatory gambling plank in their platform last month.
I don't like gambling as a way to raise revenue. Personally I wish the state would close the lottery too. What are your thoughts about casinos, slots and lotteries?