4 Most Gambling-Friendly States in America

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The personal-finance site Wallet Hub recently ranked all 50 states on their “Gambling-Friendliness”, measured by 12 factors like number of casinos per capita.

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The findings are part of a larger study of “Most Gambling-Addicted States“.

Nevada

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South Dakota

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Louisiana

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West Virginia

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