Harvard Medical School, the University of South Florida and the American Psychiatric Association have all conducted studies showing that the earlier one begins gambling, the more likely it is he or she will become an addicted, problem gambler.

Since 1992 Bachus has been re-elected nine times without anything resembling serious opposition. Ed Royce (R-CA) and immediately following the 2010 general election Bachus told the South Shelby (Ala. 5 million outspending Beason 45-1.

Representative for Alabama's 6th congressional district serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party and the senior member of the Alabama U.