Maybe it's time for a little introspection.
Instead of seizing winnings, these scofflaws should be banned rather than continuing to feed cash sucking machines.
Gamblers lose jackpots over child-support debts
CNHI News Service
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana casinos are becoming big collectors for the state’s child support program.
More than $650,000 in winnings from slot machines have been intercepted from 376 men and women who were behind in child support payments. That money has been distributed to about 550 children.
The program, which was approved by state lawmakers, was launched late last fall.
Consider also that:
• Jackpots have been withheld from 19 people who had never made even one of their court-ordered child support payments.
• Thirty-five individuals have had all or part of their jackpot intercepted more than once. One individual has lost four jackpots to the program.
• The highest single jackpot withheld and turned over to DCS was $18,000.
State and casino officials estimate the program might eventually result in $1 million or more annually in intercepted payments.
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