This is just appalling

[Gramul]

Why don't you contact SE yourself if you doubt it?

Basic sense makes me doubt it. There is no possible way they couldn't afford what poorer companies can without cash shops.
It's extremely clear it's just around to maximize income by exploiting the bad decisions of the affluent. And while that's well and good for those that can afford it, it puts poorer players at a disadvantage.

There's an interview somewhere where it was stated but I've not got a link.

Of course they'd say it would go towards that, it's technically true. Any income can/would go towards any budget the company decides.