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But that makes no sense, again, because most states have very strict rules on maximum amounts of payday loans, and I think the highest amount is $1500. Gamblers make up a percentage, but so do smokers, shoppers, people with cars, gum chewers, etc.
You have to remember that it isn't the single transaction that's the problem. It's the frequency of repeated transactions. Someone with a gambling problem may well go back every week for $500 and pay the $100 fee for the privilege every time. That's especially true if it means their husband or wife is less likely to find out what they're doing.