In their never-ending attempt to lure voters into believing that they are good for communities, casinos have begun to trot out charitable donations are evidence of their commitment to community. As usual, these claims are merely used to generate public goodwill, and are all in an attempt to make voters overlook the damage casinos have done time and again to their surrounding communities. This article from Nonprofit Quarterly takes the mask off this phony policy.
2013 It’s a Gamble- Casinos Offering Charitable Donations to Woo Voter Support