A Little Distance From the Liberty Bell
To the right of the screen, we see another ad.
This place in Pennsylvania is pushing something bad.
Seeing so many folks playing at this house makes me sad.
They say it is twenty-five minutes from the Liberty Bell.
For most people, it is a twenty-five minute drive to hell.
When those patrons go and wager at a machine or table game,
the end result is usually empty pockets and shame.
Do those gullible individuals think they will all hit a jackpot?
They should keep dreaming; for the house will take all they’ve got.
The place started as a track for betting on horses.
Now there is a casino to take even more of player resources.
A few gamblers may get lucky, but the majority of them won’t.
If you cannot afford to lose what you’ve got, then don’t.
Copyright © Robert Pettit | Year Posted 2012
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