The Gambling Debate

Author : Richard McGowan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2007-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781573567428

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The Gambling Debate by Richard McGowan Pdf

The great majority of Americans—more than 80%—say they approve of gambling, even if they themselves don't gamble. Still, deep divisions persist in our attitudes toward the gambling industry. Is it profoundly destructive, preying on human weakness and stripping its victims of their sustenance and dignity? Or is it a vehicle of the American dream—an engine of personal enrichment, enormous public revenue, and economic development? The industry's explosive growth has sharpened the debate, radically altering the gambling landscape and dramatically raising the stakes involved. Author Richard A. McGowan, a respected authority on the public-policy aspects of gambling and other sin industries, reveals the new dynamics of gambling and frames the age-old ethical and practical questions it poses. Whether benefit or bane, gambling today permeates American culture in unprecedented ways. Its newest venues—Native American tribal casinos and the Internet—are drawing in new gamblers in vast numbers and generating spectacular profits. Social, legal, and political controversies inevitably have followed. How should public policymakers approach expanded gambling? As regulator of the gambling industry, government has always been the gatekeeper. Its role and responsibilities remain central to the gambling debate, even while it stands to reap huge windfalls from the very industry it is regulating. Meanwhile, Internet gambling, more or less regulated at home, has found willing government sponsors abroad—removing an ever-larger segment of the industry from U.S. government jurisdiction and recasting the gambling debate. Using this book, citizens can: Learn the ethical and rhetorical framework of the gambling debate. The terms of the arguments advanced by advocates and opponents help explain why the gambling industry has been tolerated or encouraged by public policymakers. Weigh the risks and rewards of government-sanctioned gambling through three actual case studies, from Missouri, Massachusetts, and the Chinese island of Macao—which in 2006 surpassed Las Vegas as the gambling capital of the world. Each situation highlights particular problems and opportunities, and each is presented with discussion questions. Take an informed position: Should sports gambling be legalized? Should U.S. restrictions on Internet gambling be loosened? Should government get out of the gambling business altogether? Find out more about the many facets of the gambling debate by using the study resources provided.

Author : Jim Orford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0470973064

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An Unsafe Bet? by Jim Orford Pdf

An Unsafe Bet? The Dangerous Rise of Gambling and the Debate We Should Be Having reveals how gambling represents a danger to public health due to its inherent addiction potential, which is being intentionally downplayed by the gambling industry and governments. Lays bare the extent of gambling and its effects on society Exposes the dilemma for policy makers, who are charged with protecting public health but also increasingly dependent on revenues earned from gambling Written by Jim Orford, an internationally respected authority on the topic International examples broaden the argument and reveal the global stakes involved

Author : Rod L. Evans,Mark Hance
Publisher : Open Court Publishing
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 081269354X

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Legalized Gambling by Rod L. Evans,Mark Hance Pdf

Forty-eight states now permit legalized gambling in some form, thirty-seven states run lotteries, forty-seven allow bingo houses, and more than a dozen states permit betting on dog races. American gamblers wager over $300 billion yearly in legal gambling. Although many Americans enjoy gambling and see it as harmless recreation and a fairly painless way to generate revenue without levying direct taxes, many social conservatives see gambling as a socially destructive temptation that ought notto be indulged by private citizens, much less sponsored by government. Recently, economic pressures resulting from less federal revenue and Americans' growing aversion to tax increases have led many state governments to liberalize gambling laws or sponsor gambling, sparking a lively debate. Legalized Gambling contains twenty articles focusing on different aspects of gambling policy by experts in the fields of public policy, law, psychiatry, rhetoric, religion, economics, and politics. The contributors address all areas of the debate, including the following: -- What moral issues are at the center of the debate? -- What are the true economic costs and benefits of legalized gambling? How are they often hidden or misconstrued in order to support either prohibition or legalization? -- How has the history of gambling in America shaped our current policies? -- Is governmental regulation an invasion of personal privacy? -- What are the legitimate uses of laws? -- Is "pathological gambling" a justifiable medical diagnosis? -- Do gambling establishments run by Native Americans deserve special consideration or regulation? "(In a lottery) ... the tax is laid on the willing only, that is to say, on those who can risk the price of a ticket without sensible injury for the possibility of a higher prize". -- Thomas Jefferson

Author : Gerda Reith
Publisher : Contemporary Issues (Prometheu
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1591020735

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Gambling by Gerda Reith Pdf

Reith (sociology, U. of Glasgow, Scotland) brings together a collection of 22 essays written by 31 doctors, lawyers, journalists, and academics from the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and South Africa, recognized as experts in the study of gambling. The text provides an overview of the main trends in commercial gambling and the legal, economic, political, psychological, social, and ethical issues surrounding the gambling debate. No subject index. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Matt Doeden
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761359968

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Legalized Gambling by Matt Doeden Pdf

This book examines the history of gambling as well as current federal, state, and local laws. It provides opinions and perspectives on both sides of the issue. It also presents the perspectives of people closely involved in gambling, such as professional poker players, compulsive gamblers, and industry members.

Author : Rachel Kowert,Thorsten Quandt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000224283

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The Video Game Debate 2 by Rachel Kowert,Thorsten Quandt Pdf

This student-friendly book provides an accessible overview of the primary debates about the effects of video games. It expands on the original The Video Game Debate to address the new technologies that have emerged within the field of game studies over the last few years. Debates about the negative effects of video game play have been evident since their introduction in the 1970s, but the advent of online and mobile gaming has revived these concerns, reinvigorating old debates and generating brand new ones. The Video Game Debate 2 draws from the latest research findings from the top scholars of digital games research to address these concerns. The book explores key developments such as virtual and augmented reality, the use of micro-transactions, the integration of loot boxes, and the growth of mobile gaming and games for change (serious games). Furthermore, several new chapters explore contemporary debates around e-sports, gamification, sex and gender discrimination in games, and the use of games in therapy. This book offers students and scholars of games studies and digital media, as well as policymakers, the essential information they need to participate in the debate.

Author : A. Spapens,Cyrille J.C.F. Fijnaut,Alan Littler
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-11-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789047425656

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Crime, Addiction and the Regulation of Gambling by A. Spapens,Cyrille J.C.F. Fijnaut,Alan Littler Pdf

This is the third book to be produced by members of the Gambling Research Group – associated with Tilburg University’s Faculty of Law concerning issues closely connected with the debate on the gambling policies that the European Union and its Member States are pursuing. The first book – Alan Littler and Cyrille Fijnaut (eds), The Regulation of Gambling: European and National Perspectives (Leiden, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2007) – mainly considers the legal aspects of gambling regulation, at both European Union and Member State level. The second book – Tom Coryn, Cyrille Fijnaut and Alan Littler (eds), Economic Aspects of Gambling Regulation: EU and US Perspectives (Leiden, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2008) – looks at research conducted in the United States and the European Union into the costs and benefits involved in the regulation of gambling. The contributions to this third book turn the spotlight on two social problems: crime and addiction, both of which play a significant part in the institutional debate in the European Union concerning whether gambling should be treated as a service that – like other services – should be subject to the laws universally applicable to the internal market. This volume is primarily devoted to the research that has been conducted in several Member States into the problems of gambling-related crime and addiction. It also examines developments at EU level: What policy is the European Commission currently pursuing? And what stance does the European Court of Justice take these days? Crime and addiction problems that can arise in the context of online gambling and at possible ways of keeping them under control. are also examined.

Author : Tim Costello,Royce Millar
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Compulsive gambling
ISBN : 1865083712

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Wanna Bet? by Tim Costello,Royce Millar Pdf

A powerful and revelatory expose of the massive expansion of the 'gaming' industry in Australia over the past decade, and a challenge to the mythology that has fostered it.

Author : James D. Torr
Publisher : Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gambling
ISBN : 0737709073

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Gambling by James D. Torr Pdf

Once confined to Nevada, some form of gambling is now legal in all but two states. Authors debate the moral, social, and economic effects of gambling in the following chapters: Is Gambling Immoral? How Serious Is the Problem of Compulsive Gambling? How Does Legalized Gambling Affect Communities? How Should the Government Regulate Gambling?

Author : Denise von Herrmann
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780313013256

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The Big Gamble by Denise von Herrmann Pdf

While the gambling industry is indisputably large and powerful, it has received little attention from political scientists. Utilizing a variety of perspectives and techniques, von Herrmann analyzes gambling's recent expansion, finding public attitudes have been shaped both by government policies and the industry's attempts to create a family-friendly image. Von Herrmann examines the politics of state and federal gambling policy, particularly policies relating to casinos and state lotteries. She considers gambling policy from a variety of perspectives, including the politics of adoption, the state and federal governments' role in policy formation and implementation, and the broad economic and social impact questions related to gambling. The inclusion of several state case studies provides insight into the largely successful reshaping of Americans' image of gambling—from seedy, sinful, and corrupt behavior to a benign, pleasurable entertainment experience—which ultimately has led to widespread availability. While many have asserted that gambling policy fits well within the political models of morality politics, von Herrmann challenges this notion. Noting that true consensus has not been achieved in the area of gambling policy, she shows how supporters' economic arguments and opponents' moral concerns have effectively bifurcated the current debates on gambling policy; gambling is now viewed by many in two distinct and separate bodies of thought. As she observes, the challenge for the future of gambling policy is to find ways to bridge the gap. Of particular interest to scholars, students, and other researchers involved with public policy, particularly that relating to gambling.

Author : Richard McGowan
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781843762966

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Government and the Transformation of the Gaming Industry by Richard McGowan Pdf

During the 1990s the gambling industry transformed its image by referring to itself as the gaming industry . While critics of the industry scoffed at this transformation as merely a meaningless name change, it has had profound effects on the business and public policies that face the newly transformed gaming industry. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the historical and cultural forces that have shaped the new gaming industry. Emphasis is placed on the two types of games (agon games of skill, and alea games of chance). It is shown that the types of games a society embraces have a significant impact on whether gambling is permitted to enter the mainstream of the entertainment industry. The second part of the book analyzes how each segment (pari mutuel betting, lotteries and casinos) competes in the new industry. The political and social implications of gaming are the focus of the final part, which concludes with a series of recommendations that will enable the industry, public policy officials and anti gambling activists to construct policies that mitigate some of the problems associated with gambling. The book will be of particular interest to students, practitioners and scholars in public policy. It will also be pertinent to readers in economics, political science and business.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : UCR:31210024919266

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S. 704--the Gambling Impact Study Commission by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs Pdf

Author : Peter J. Adams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781135907297

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Gambling, Freedom and Democracy by Peter J. Adams Pdf

This book argues that governments have a duty of care to protect their own democratic processes from subtle degradations and that independence from the gambling industries needs to be proactively built into public sector structures and processes.

Author : Timothy L. O'Brien
Publisher : Crown Business
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023089860

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Bad Bet by Timothy L. O'Brien Pdf

"Bad Bets" exposes the false promise of economic revival that has lured communities to depend on gambling for jobs and for a fiscal fix, and the criminal connections of many of its leading companies.

Author : Douglas M. Walker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781461471233

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Casinonomics by Douglas M. Walker Pdf

Casinonomics provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic and social impacts of the casino industry. Examining the latest cutting-edge research, with a mix of theory and empirical evidence, Casinonomics informs the reader on the most important facets at the forefront of the public policy debate over this controversial industry. While the casino industry has continued to expand across the United States, and around the world, critics argue that casinos bring negative social impacts that offset any economic benefits. Casinonomics examines the evidence on the frequently claimed benefits and costs stemming from expansions in the casino industry, including the impact on economic growth, consumer welfare, and government tax revenues, as well as gambling disorders, crime rates, and the impact on other businesses. Readers will come away with a better-informed opinion on the merits of these arguments for and against public policies that would expand casino gambling.