A new study published by WalletHub revealed that Nevada ranked first in its 2019’s Most Sinful States in the country.
Using 43 indicators of immorality based on the seven deadly sins: anger and hatred, jealousy, excesses and vices, greed, lust, vanity, and laziness, the personal finance website determined the ranking of the 50 states in America. WalletHub used key metrics in its study, including hate crimes per capita, excessive drinking, share of smokers, and bully incidents.
According to the North American Foundation for Gambling Addiction Help, approximately 2.6% of Americans, or 10 million people, struggle with some type of gambling problem in 2016.
According to the report, here are the top 10 most sinful states in America:
1. Nevada
2. Florida
3. California
4. Texas
5. Tennessee
6. Louisiana
7. Georgia
8. Illinois
9. Michigan
10. Arizona
The least sinful states are:
41. South Dakota
42. New Hampshire
43. Utah
44. Wyoming
45. Iowa
46. Idaho
47. Nebraska
48. North Dakota
49. Maine
50. Vermont
Nevada lives up to its name as “Sin City” as it topped the list because of greed and lust. Famous for its casinos and extravagant hotels and resorts, Nevada tempts a person to indulge, may it be in gambling, eating, or sex.