The introduction of the possibility of Nevada having a lottery was enticing to many. Although lotteries can provide extra revenue for the school, when you look deeper at the facts, everyone loses. On average, Nevada casinos make about 11 billion a year. People come from all states and even the world to gamble in Nevada. 87% of Nevada tourists come specifically to play these slot machines, and on average Nevada earns about $9 billion a year from slots. If Nevada had a lottery, these statistics would have a high probability of changing dramatically. Granting Nevada a lottery would provide competition for the slot machines and table games currently provided by the state's casinos. If a lottery were introduced, it could cause a negative effect on Nevada's economy. Casinos help create a large amount of jobs in the state and having a lottery could potentially produce various businesses losing large amounts of money. This impact could be so colossal that it could cause local casinos to go bankrupt and Nevada's unemployment rate to rise. MGM Resorts International President and CEO Jim Murren says "How many jobs does a lottery create?" -. Nevada thrives on casino revenue. Gov. Brian Sandoval says, “It is inappropriate for the state to compete with our number one industry.” A study conducted by Thomas Cargill and Kambiz Raffie at the University of Nevada-Reno states that the California lottery has dented Nevada's casino business. Their study showed that fewer people visited Nevada in the years 1986-1989, causing Nevada's tourism rate to drop by 4.5%. Cargill said, “Many people who play the lottery do so at 7-Eleven, and they still won't drive over the hill to Reno or travel to Las Vegas.” Califo......center of card......Opportunity." Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. Np, nd Web. April 28, 2014Baker, Katie. "California Lottery: Where's the Money Going?" Bay Area Sleuth, September 24, 2013. Web. April 28, 2014. Stodghill, Ron and Ron Nixon “For Schools, No Lucky Number.” April 28, 2014. “Nevada School Districts, Inc.,” January 1, 2014. Web, April 28, 2014. Meador, Derrek.com Teaching. Np, nd Web. April 28, 2014. “California Lottery Hurt Nevada Casinos, Study Says.” Los Angeles Times, March 28, 1990. Web. 28 April 2014. "." Impact of Slots on the Pennsylvania State Lottery Act 2004-71 (): 6. Print. Kennelly, Ryan T. "Nevada's Economic Recovery: Gaming and Tourism (): 6. Print.