Slot Machines in Maryland Voices of Marylanders Age 50+
Slot Machines in Maryland Voices of Marylanders Age 50
Slot Machines in Maryland Voices of Marylanders Age 50
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Report Home This executive summary, prepared by Erica Dinger, summarizes major findings from a telephone survey of 801 Maryland residents age 50 and older. Key findings include the following: Half of Marylanders age 50+ strongly (28%) or somewhat (22%) support expanding the state lottery. Almost six in ten 50+ residents strongly (40%) or somewhat (18%) support legalizing slot machines if revenues are used to avoid state budget cuts. Maryland residents age 50 and older believe it is important for revenue generated from slot machines to be used for: Maryland's elementary schools and university system (69%) long-term care, such as nursing-home care or assisted living facilities (61%) transportation, such as road repair, maintenance, and new construction (45%). Over three-fourths of 50+ Marylanders strongly (52%) or somewhat (23%) support using revenue from slot machines to expand home- and community-based services in the state, including home-delivered meals and home health aides. More than seven in ten 50+ residents strongly (50%) or somewhat (21%) support using slot machine revenue to lower the cost of prescription drugs for low- and moderate-income Maryland residents. (12 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
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