When it comes to education, the gambling industry is a big player. Casinos have always been a source of additional funding for public schools and universities, and now they help support higher education. One online pokies even funded its own state university, La Salle University, and the money from slot machine proceeds went to the university's education trust fund. The government claims that the money donated by the casino will help improve school programs and improve the learning environment of students at La Salle University.