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The labor union representing thousands of Nevada hospitality workers criticized the industry group representing the state\u2019s casino resorts on Tuesday for its continued opposition to legalizing a state lottery.<\/p>\n

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A closeup image of a lottery ticket. On Tuesday, Culinary Union Secretary\/Treasurer Ted Pappageorge criticized the Nevada Resorts Association after its president said the group representing the state’s casinos remained opposed to a state lottery. The labor group backs a plan to amend the state constitution to establish a lottery and fund youth mental health services. (Image: LEe\/Adobe Stock Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The statement issued by Culinary Union Secretary\/Treasurer Ted Pappageorge came after The Nevada Independent<\/a><\/em> reported the Nevada Resorts Association\u2019s (NRA) position in an article examining the gaming industry\u2019s political contributions.<\/p>\n

Last month, the union endorsed Assemblymember Cameron \u201cCH\u201d Miller\u2019s proposal<\/a> to create a state lottery to fund youth mental health services.<\/p>\n

In a state known for its numerous casino resorts, Nevada is one of only five states that hasn’t established a state lottery. It would take passing a constitutional amendment to end the ban.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The article cited NRA President Virginia Valentine as claiming a plan to establish a lottery should weigh the impact, both from an economic and financial standpoint, on businesses.<\/p>\n

‘Incredibly Disappointing’<\/h2>\n

Pappageorge said it’s \u201cincredibly disappointing\u201d that the trade association representing \u201cNevada\u2019s biggest industry is content\u201d with the state ranked last for youth mental health and among the bottom in education. That youth mental health ranking was reported in Mental Health America’s “State of Mental Health” reports for 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n

Pappageorge called on the NRA \u201cto do better for our communities.\u201d He added that the union representing 60K Las Vegas and Reno workers has consistently advocated for working families.<\/p>\n

We have taken on big pharma to win diabetes and asthma drug transparency and worked for over 25 years to end surprise medical bills for all Nevadans,\u201d Pappageorge said. \u201cThis year is no different. We continue to fiercely advocate for Culinary Union members and Nevadans to have quality health care and neighborhood stability.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A message to the Resorts Association seeking comment on Tuesday evening was not immediately returned.<\/p>\n

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Miller\u2019s proposal is a constitutional amendment. As such, it would require a popular vote to ratify it, if it passes the state legislature. In 1990, voters amended the constitution to allow lotteries for charitable gaming purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

While there have been other attempts at establishing a state lottery, this one has the backing of one of Nevada’s most influential and active political groups. Ahead of last year\u2019s election, Culinary Union members knocked on more than 1 million doors<\/a> as part of a statewide canvassing effort.<\/p>\n

Focus Sharpening on Mental Health<\/h2>\n

More attention has been paid to mental health in recent years, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Culinary Union cited a World Health Organization study revealing that cases of anxiety and depression rose by 25% during the first year of the health emergency.<\/p>\n

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More recently, the Pew Research Center<\/a> surveyed American parents last fall and found that 40% are either extremely or very worried their children are grappling with anxiety or depression. Only 23% say they worry about their kids facing drug or alcohol issues, and 22% say they worry about their kids becoming victims of gun violence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Because of that, the union believes the state needs a consistent, long-term funding stream to cover the mental health needs of children and teens in Nevada.<\/p>\n

The union doesn’t estimate how much revenue the state is losing by not having a lottery.<\/p>\n

Nevada is home to nearly 3.2 million residents, making it the 32nd most populous state in the country. Iowa, ranked 31st, reported its lottery generated nearly $98 million in revenue for the state during the 2021-22 fiscal year. Arkansas, the 33rd most populous state, used its lottery to generate $99.7 million for its scholarship fund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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