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1. Follow the money: gambling, ethics, and subpoenas

Author

Kindt, John Warren

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Political science, Social sciences, Political activity
Abstract

On 3 August 1996, the National Gambling Impact Study Commission Act became law and established the nine-member National Gambling Impact Study Commission. Passed by unanimous voice vote in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, the gambling commission was the congressional response to a gambling industry whose influence threatened to overwhelm not only state and local governmental decision making but also the objectivity of the court system via test cases to expand gambling. This article examines the potential influence of the gambling industry and its lobbyists. There exist significant congressional fears that the gambling industry could be sufficiently powerful to change U.S. policy and the economy (locally, regionally, and nationally)., SINCE the Watergate era, when investigative reporters were advised to 'follow the money' to find the facts, this principle has been reaffirmed several times as the mechanism for the fourth [...]

Published
1998

3. The draft lottery and voluntary enlistment in the Vietnam era

Author

Angrist, Joshua D.

Subjects
United States. Government Printing Office -- Political activity, United States. Government Printing Office -- Recruiting, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Industry hiring, Mathematics
Abstract

A combination of voluntary enlistment, armed forces eligibility criteria, and the failure of draftees to avoid conscription jointly determined the racial composition of the Vietnam era armed forces. Administrative data show that men with draft lottery numbers that put them at high risk of conscription are overrepresented among men who voluntarily enlisted in the military but that the effect of the lottery on enlistment is stronger for Whites than for non-Whites. Minimum chi-squared estimates of enlistment models for the 1971 draft lottery suggest that non-Whites were more likely than Whites to prefer enlistment to a civilian career. This finding appears to explain racial differences in the effect of the lottery on enlistment. Contrary to the findings of a recent congressional study, the Vietnam era estimates presented here suggest that conscription of a relatively small number of Whites and non-Whites in a manner proportional to their prevalence in the population might substantially reduce non-White representation in the armed forces. KEY WORDS: Armed forces; Military manpower; Minimum chi-squared estimates., It's nonsense to cry that you can't plan your life because of the draft. You can volunteer anytime you want to. Lieutenant General Lewis B. Hershey Director of Selective Service [...]

Published
1991

4. Italy in turmoil: feuds hold back an industry that has so much to offer

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Video game industry -- Political activity, Arts and entertainment industries, Business
Abstract

The Italian coin-op industry needs to be reformed, although the Sapar and Sindaut organizations are holding it back. Politics are also holding back the industry.

Published
2000

5. Constitutional law - First Amendment - statute prohibiting casino key employees from contributing 'money or thing(s) of value' to political groups is not vague, overbroad or violative of First Amendment guarantees of free speech or association.

Author

Anekwe, Cecilia N.

Subjects
Political participation -- Economic aspects, Freedom of speech -- Cases, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Overbreadth doctrine (Law) -- Cases, Soto, In re (565 A.2d 1088 (N.J. Super. App. Div. 1989))
Published
1990

6. Gaming industry, Hill allies bet against bingo-keno withholding.

Author

Lyons, Louis

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Keno (Game) -- Taxation, Bingo -- Taxation, Withholding tax -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

The gambling industry and Members of Congress from Nevada have voiced opposition to Pres. Clinton's proposal to remove the withholding exemption currently in place on keno and bingo winnings in excess of $5,000. Winnings on wagers with at least 300-to-1 odds that exceed $5,000 are subject to a 28% withholding. The industry has criticized the proposal as a budgetary device that will only raise revenue on paper. The casinos claim that the administrative burden will exceed revenue projections, and they are concerned that withholding will be extended to slot machine winnings.

Published
1997

7. Recent Seizures Of Gaming Machines Highlight Need For Legislative Reform

Author

Corbet , Rob

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Online gambling -- Political activity -- Laws, regulations and rules, Computer entertainment systems -- Laws, regulations and rules, Industry regulations, Machinery, Legislative bills, Sports/gambling game, Government regulation, Computer-based entertainment system, Business, international, New Zealand. Gaming and Lotteries Act 1977
Abstract

Over the past number of years, politicians have promised wholesale reform of the betting and gaming sector, and it appears that those promises could be fulfilled in in the coming [...]

Published
2019

8. Preemptive strike

Author

Browning, Graeme

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Gambling -- Taxation, Welfare reform -- Finance
Published
1994

9. Casinomania

Author

Sylvester, Kathleen

Subjects
Casinos -- Economic aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Business, Government
Abstract

Local economies do not usually enjoy the kind of economic boost promised by advocates of legalized gambling. A review of the costs which mitigate gambling benefits in the 16 states which currently have casinos is provided.

Published
1992

10. Rolling the dice in Detroit: how a land-based casino referendum beat the odds thanks to a skillful campaign

Author

Deitch, Laurence B.

Subjects
Advertising campaigns -- Michigan, Amusements, Recreation, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Government, Political science, Political activity
Abstract

Throughout the country, upset victories were rare in the 1996 elections. That alone would have distinguished the surprising come-from-behind victory of Proposal E in Michigan. But passage of Proposal E [...]

Published
1997

11. New Jersey's fight for legal sports betting on life support after Solicitor General brief

Author

Hobson, Will

Subjects
United States. Department of Justice. Office of the Solicitor General -- Powers and duties, United States. Supreme Court -- Powers and duties, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Sports betting -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political aspects, Government regulation, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Will Hobson The U.S. Solicitor General's Office on Wednesday dealt perhaps the death blow to New Jersey's years-long quest to get legal sports betting in casinos and racetracks, with [...]

Published
2017

13. Ohio Set to OK $52B Budget With Cuts, New Gaming Revenue

Subjects
State budgets -- Government finance, State budgets -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Company sales and earnings, Gambling industry -- Government finance, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Company earnings/profit, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

CHICAGO - The Ohio legislature was poised yesterday to approve a new, two-year $52 billion budget that wipes out a $3.2 billion shortfall through more than $2 billion in cuts [...]

Published
2009

14. No Worries

Author

Nam, Suzanne

Subjects
Real estate industry -- Political aspects, Real estate industry -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Resorts -- Political aspects, Company business management
Published
2008

15. Tex. Gov. Proposes Lottery P3: Insurance, Rail Project Are Priorities

Author

Albanese, Elizabeth

Subjects
Governors -- Political aspects, Governors -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Railroads -- Design and construction, Railroads -- Political aspects, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

DALLAS -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry called for budget transparency, spending limits, and strategic debt issuance, and called on lawmakers to consider a possible public-private agreement for the Texas Lottery [...]

Published
2007

16. The More Things Change . . . Washington lobbyists are still getting rich off Indian casinos

Author

Continetti, Matthew

Subjects
Greenberg Traurig L.L.P. -- Political activity, Law firms -- Political aspects, Law firms -- Political activity, Tax evasion -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

IN 2003, AT THE height of his influence in Washington, the ex-lobbyist Jack Abramoff represented seven Indian tribes, among them the Mississippi Choctaw, the Louisiana Chitimacha, the Louisiana Coushatta, the [...]

Published
2006

17. Video terminals could cut off Indian casino money, officials say

Subjects
Michigan -- Economic aspects, Michigan Economic Development Corp. -- Finance, Racetracks (Horse-racing) -- Marketing, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Company marketing practices, Company financing, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

A drive to expand racetrack gambling may cost the state millions of economic-development dollars for projects ranging from downtown redevelopments to Gov. Jennifer Granholm's Technology Tri-Corridor. In jeopardy could be [...]

Published
2003

18. Italy hopeful of gaming law change

Subjects
Leisure industry -- Political activity, Video game industry -- Product information, Bars, saloons, etc. -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Arts and entertainment industries, Business
Abstract

ITALIAN TRADE BODY, SAPAR, has sent its final proposal of amendments to the gaming law to the Government. As the industry struggles to carry a market that prohibits payout, SAPAR [...]

Published
2001

19. Gambling going to get hot

Author

SUNNUCKS, MIKE

Subjects
Peterson Cos. -- Planning, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Business, Business, regional, Economics
Abstract

Maryland politics and the long-in-waiting National Harbor development in Prince George's County have one thing in common: Neither can seem to shake talk of legalized gambling. Sources expect talk of [...]

Published
2001

20. When Money Talks

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Political campaigns -- Finance, Campaign funds -- Management, Health care industry -- Political activity, Native Americans -- Political activity, Weapons industry -- Political activity
Abstract

END-OF-THE-YEAR MAYHEM ON CAPITOL HILL CAN MEAN OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOBBYISTS AND CONTRIBUTORS. It happens every two years: Before Congress adjourns, members try to win favors for constituents and campaign contributors, […]

Published
2000

21. Arkansas Casino Corp. Closely Tied to Idaho, Texas

Author

WHITELEY, MICHAEL and FRIEDMAN, MARK

Subjects
Arkansas Casino Corp. -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Casinos -- Laws, regulations and rules, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

LAST FEBRUARY, ROBERT W. Buchholz began to worry. As an officer of Arkansas Casino Corp., the Dallas civil trial attorney feared that what happened in 1998 would happen again. That [...]

Published
2000

22. Clock starting to run out for sports gambling bill

Author

HOOVER, KENT

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

The odds are against legislation to ban gambling on college sports, despite the House Judiciary Committee's 19-9 approval of the bill this month. Supporters say they could win a vote [...]

Published
2000

23. Super Tuesday Was Super for Business

Subjects
California -- Elections, Elections -- Economic aspects, Attorneys -- Political activity, Casinos -- Elections, Legal services -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Native Americans -- Economic aspects, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Overall, Super Tuesday was a super day for business -- at least as far as the ballot propositions went. The California Chamber of Commerce took a stand on 13 statewide [...]

Published
2000

24. BIG CASINOS' BIG SCORE

Subjects
United States. National Gambling Impact Study Commission -- Political activity, American Gaming Association -- Influence, Republican Party (United States) -- Ethical aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Lobbying -- Case studies
Published
1999

25. Casinos Look To Improve Their Odds on Capitol Hill

Author

Ota, Alan K.

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Government, Republican Party (United States) -- Finance
Abstract

The gambling industry is increasing lobbying and political donations as efforts to regulate it are increased. Moral conservatives and others are likely to take on the industry when a new report on the downside of gambling is released in the near future. Lawmakers will probably debate various proposals to tighten up gambling regulation, but for the second year in a row National Reublican Senatorial Committee Chairman Mitch McConnell flew to Las Vegas in the fall of 1998 to collect contributions from the gambling industry for GOP hopefuls.

Published
1999

26. Millions in campaign cash, sitting idle

Author

Kamen, Al

Subjects
Politicians -- Planning, Campaign funds -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Management, Political fund raising -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Government regulation, Company business planning, Company business management, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Al Kamen WASHINGTON - Dozens of former members of Congress and failed candidates are collectively hoarding close to $100 million in their dusty old campaign coffers. Nine of them [...]

Published
2014

27. Sports betting advocates play outside game: supporters turn to states in hopes of putting pressure on Washington

Author

Wilson, Megan R.

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Sports betting -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Political aspects, Government regulation, Political science, American Gaming Association -- Political activity
Abstract

* Advocates of sports betting are playing the outside game, hoping that pressure from the states will push Washington toward legalization. Rather than seeking action on Capitol Hill, proponents of [...]

Published
2016

29. Singhvi asked to lie low after Kerala Cong's complaint

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

NEW DELHI: The Congress has asked spokesman and eminent lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi not to address any press conferences for the time being. This is seen as damage control following [...]

Published
2010

30. Singhvi does LDF a good turn

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Although lawyer and Congress spokesman Abhishek Manu Singhvi has reportedly decided to give up his brief for the Megha Distributors and the Bhutan government in the inter-connected lottery cases [...]

Published
2010

31. Ball in Centre's court, says Isaac

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

ALAPPUZHA: Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac on Sunday unleashed a counterattack on the Congress on the lottery controversy, asking why the Centre was silent and frozen on action against illegal [...]

Published
2010

32. Centre urged to amend lottery regulation rules

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Government regulation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Kochi: Lottery Agents and Sellers Union (CITU) general secretary M.V. Jayarajan, on Saturday, urged the Union government to amend the lottery regulation rules to enable the State governments to take [...]

Published
2010

33. Congress picks up lottery row to beat government

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress leadership has picked up the lottery controversy to beat the Government and in the process revive its political activity which witnessed a lull during the last few [...]

Published
2010

34. Lottery cases: Congress seeks judicial investigation

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Investigations, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee's (KPCC) leadership meeting has demanded Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac's resignation and a judicial probe by a sitting judge into the alleged corruption in [...]

Published
2010

35. DELEO TO UNVEIL BILL FOR CASINOS, SLOTS AT TRACKS

Author

Chabot, Hillary

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Business, General interest
Abstract

House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D-Winthrop) will detail his highly anticipated expanded gambling legislation tomorrow morning as casino critics and supporters are preparing to storm Beacon Hill. DeLeo, who said last [...]

Published
2010

36. Mine hosts: how members entertained on the House

Author

Barker, Alex

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

The secret life of MPs as banqueting impresarios came to the fore yesterday as it emerged that Commons facilities had been booked for everything from masonic lodges and slimming clubs [...]

Published
2010

37. Table games, Foxwoods win big

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Business, Business, regional, General interest
Abstract

Jan. 7--The state General Assembly gave final approval yesterday for table games such as blackjack, poker and roulette to be added at casinos across Pennsylvania. Foxwoods, a long-delayed casino planned [...]

Published
2010

38. State House approves table games bill

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, United States. House of Representatives -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Bills, Legislative -- Laws, regulations and rules, Bills, Legislative -- Political aspects, Government regulation, Business, Business, regional, General interest
Abstract

Dec. 16--Gamblers are a step closer to playing blackjack, craps and roulette at Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Summit Township. The state House of Representatives voted 103-92 Tuesday evening [...]

Published
2009

40. Stumbo defends lottery comment

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, Kentucky Lottery Corp. -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Scholarships -- Political aspects, Business, Business, regional, General interest
Abstract

Jul. 8--On Monday, state Senate President David Williams requested that Greg Stumbo, speaker of the House of Representatives, retract a comment Stumbo made to the Messenger-Inquirer about the impact that [...]

Published
2009

41. House gaming bill stays lean

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Bills, Legislative -- Laws, regulations and rules, Bills, Legislative -- Political aspects, Government regulation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Tuesday April 14, 2009 Section LOCAL NEWS Page 4 House gaming bill stays lean Parimutuel tax breaks and reined-in tribal offerings in plan to be debated this week. By CATHERINE [...]

Published
2009

42. ATMS IN CASINOS BILL HEADS TO SENATE

Subjects
Automated teller machines -- Laws, regulations and rules, Automated teller machines -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Bills, Legislative -- Laws, regulations and rules, Bills, Legislative -- Political aspects, Government regulation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Opponents call legislation 'predatory' to compulsive gamblers By Steve Terrell The New Mexican Both supporters and opponents of a bill that would allow racetrack casinos to put automatic teller machines [...]

Published
2009

43. GOP slams Lottery deal

Author

Fitzgerald, Jay

Subjects
Political parties -- United States, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Scientific Games Corp. -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: JAY FITZGERALD Massachusetts Republicans are going after Treasurer Tim Cahill for awarding lucrative Lottery contracts to a company that employed a close friend and political confidant of the Democratic […]

Published
2008

44. Will Kennedy's seat stay in Camelot?

Author

Ross, Casey

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: CASEY ROSS Friends and colleagues of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy said yesterday he remains vigorous and intent on defeating his illness. "He's in a fighting mood," said the Bay […]

Published
2008

45. Sports gambling bill fights long odds; 3 senators want N.J. to challenge federal law

Author

Brennan, John

Subjects
Sports associations -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Sports betting -- Political aspects, Football (Professional) -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, National Football League -- Political activity
Abstract

It's a long shot, a group of state senators concede, but that didn't stop the lawmakers on Monday from pushing for legalization of professional sports betting at New Jersey's casinos [...]

Published
2008

46. Threat of 'problem gambling' levy

Author

Eaglesham, Jean

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Gambling operators will be warned today that they face a potential statutory levy as the government scraps plans for Britain's first Las Vegas-style super-casino. Andy Burnham, culture secretary, is expected [...]

Published
2008

47. Tough poll for term limit, gambling props

Author

Wildermuth, John

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2008

48. GOP senator wants Lottery audit

Author

Ross, Casey

Subjects
Political parties -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects
Abstract

Byline: CASEY ROSS A top Republican lawmaker is calling for an audit of the state lottery amid revelations the fund is facing a $120 million-plus shortfall for the second consecutive […]

Published
2007

49. Cahill on casinos: Fat chance

Author

Ross, Casey

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Gambling industry -- Political activity
Abstract

Byline: CASEY ROSS State Treasurer Tim Cahill, a top Democrat and leading proponent of expanded gaming, rebuked Gov. Deval Patrick yesterday for politically mismanaging his three-casino proposal, calling it a […]

Published
2007

50. More work ahead on gov's casino bill

Subjects
Gambling industry -- Political activity, Gambling industry -- Political aspects, Property tax -- Political aspects
Abstract

Gov. Deval Patrick made it official yesterday, filing legislation to support his plan to allow up to three resort casinos in Massachusetts. Naturally the multi-layered bill reflects the enormous complexity […]

Published
2007

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