The Gambling Debate
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The Gambling Debate
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Author : Richard McGowan
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2007-11-30
The Gambling Debate written by Richard McGowan and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-30 with History categories.
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.
An Unsafe Bet
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Author : Jim Orford
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2010-10-26
An Unsafe Bet written by Jim Orford and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-26 with Psychology categories.
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
Legalized Gambling
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Author : Rod L. Evans
language : en
Publisher: Open Court Publishing
Release Date : 1998
Legalized Gambling written by Rod L. Evans and has been published by Open Court Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Games & Activities categories.
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
Gambling
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Author : Gerda Reith
language : en
Publisher: Contemporary Issues (Prometheu
Release Date : 2003
Gambling written by Gerda Reith and has been published by Contemporary Issues (Prometheu this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Political Science categories.
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).
Wanna Bet
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Author : Tim Costello
language : en
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Release Date : 2000
Wanna Bet written by Tim Costello and has been published by Allen & Unwin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Compulsive gambling categories.
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.
Crime Addiction And The Regulation Of Gambling
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Author : A. Spapens
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2008-11-27
Crime Addiction And The Regulation Of Gambling written by A. Spapens and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-27 with Law categories.
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.
Legalized Gambling
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Author : Matt Doeden
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Legalized Gambling written by Matt Doeden and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Young Adult Nonfiction categories.
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.
The Big Gamble
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Author : Denise von Herrmann
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2002-12-30
The Big Gamble written by Denise von Herrmann and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-12-30 with Political Science categories.
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.
Gambling
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Author : James D. Torr
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2002
Gambling written by James D. Torr and has been published by Greenhaven Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Gambling categories.
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?
Economic Aspects Of Gambling Regulation Eu And Us Perspectives
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Author : Tom Coryn
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2007-12-12
Economic Aspects Of Gambling Regulation Eu And Us Perspectives written by Tom Coryn and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-12 with Law categories.
The dynamic discussions which took place at the Colloquium on the Economic Aspects of Gambling Regulation: EU and US Perspectives, hosted by Tilburg University, are reflected in this book. It brings together a wide range of perspectives from the contemporary debate surrounding the regulation of gambling from within the context both of the EU and the USA. Not only does the book encompass both ends of the spectrum of the current discussion; it also brings together the perspectives of academics, lawyers and operators. Debates surrounding the regulation of gambling have been increasing in terms of frequency and ferocity, at the national, European and international levels. Within the Member States of the European Union there has been considerable debate as to the appropriate method of regulating gambling, in particular with a view to securing revenue streams for good causes. Concurrently, infringement proceedings of the European Commission and the case-law of the European Court of Justice have the potential to disrupt chosen regulatory approaches and thus long established revenue flows. This is but one of the economic aspects to the regulation of gambling which to date has not been explored within Europe to the extent seen in the United States. Lessons which European jurisdictions can learn from American experiences in this field, and discussions on the state-of-the-art of gambling economics in Europe today, form the basis of this dynamic book.