In California, residents were using their welfare debit cards in casinos. Over 1.8 million dollars were withdrawn from ATM’s between October 2009 and last month. According to mydesert.com and Los Angles Times,  Governor Schwarzenegger became fed up and banned it so money can not be withdrawn from EBT cards using ATM’s in any gambling establishments.

My question is why are people on welfare gambling?

I think Schwarzenegger made the right choice by banning it. I feel it’s wrong to be able to use tax payers money in that way. That money is for people that can’t afford the basic needs, not for a night out at the casino. It sounds like those residents need to get their priorities in check or maybe they are being given to much money to spear.

However, I know there are plenty of casinos that don’t allow EBT cards to be used in their ATM’s. So why is it just now being banned in California’s casinos? It looks to be that those establishment took money anyway they can get it. But clealy, it’s starting to catch up with them.