Are Casinos Preying on Asians in Massachusetts? A Globe Team Investigated.
About this episode
The episode discusses the disproportionate impact of gambling on Asian communities in Massachusetts and the findings of a Globe investigation into casino targeting strategies.
Asians are disproportionately gambling at Massachusetts casinos. They are also disproportionately addicted, in debt, and in trouble. A recent Globe investigation found that casinos have extensive strategies to target Asians and encourage them to gamble more than they can afford. While the state spends millions to help with gambling addiction disorders, most of the resources are not reaching Asian problem gamblers. Reporter Chris Serres talks to Say More’s Shirley Leung about what can be done. Email us at saymore@globe.com. Read "A Losing Bet" from The Boston Globe here.
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