Leipzig (dpa/sn) - In a research project, gambling in Saxony is to be examined under the microscope. Together with the Fraunhofer Center for International Management and Knowledge Economy (IMW), it is to be examined how the economic situation affects gaming behavior and how the Free State and the Saxon municipalities are influenced by it, as Sachsenlotto announced on Monday. The research would increase the economic, scientific and social benefit of gambling for a non-profit use of funds, emphasized Christian Growitsch, Institute Director of the Fraunhofer IMW.