MLA Ken Allred took aim at video lottery terminals (VLTs) , questioning whether the crown corporation that runs them is being upfront with the public about how the machines work, how the finances are reported and what the true cost is to the province.
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Atlantic City Undercover: Analyzing Casino Crime
After a carjacking in the Taj Majal casino parking garage, the Atlantic City mayor demands an increase in private security. Security issues have been a major problem in Atlantic City over the years due to the increase in the gambling presence.
Lottery’s new ad team launches campaign
The Illinois Lottery announced a new marketing campaign ad that focuses around “optimism.” The $3.5 million campaign sloganing ‘Anything is possible’ will run across major networks, billboards, and newspapers alike throughout the state, luring citizens to blow their savings on lottery games literally mathematically rigged for them to lose.
Consumer Bureau ‘Zoning In’ on Tribal Payday Lending Firms
The U.S Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is cracking down on players hiding behind Native American sovereign immunity. These players are abusing the power to run casinos in states where gambling is otherwise illegal, and also distributing payday loans in illegal areas.
Uncertain Benefits, Hidden Costs: The Perils of State-Sponsored Gambling
The recent fiscal downturn forced cash-strapped, tax-averse state lawmakers to seek unconventional revenue- raising alternatives, for additional revenue-raising opportunities outside of the income, sales and property taxes that form the backbone of most state tax systems. One of the most popular alternatives to those major revenue sources is state-sponsored gambling. As this policy brief points out, however, gambling revenues are rarely as lucrative, or as long-lasting, as supporters claim.
Failed revitalization in Atlantic City and the continued culture of crime
Despite billions of dollars that have been spent and lost in Atlantic City, crime and poverty are sinking the city down further. The tragic situation underscores the truth that commercialized gambling merely redistributes wealth from ordinary Americans to the powerful.
Failed revitalization in Atlantic City, and the continued culture of crime
Behind an Army of Lobbyists, an Instant Force in Gambling
There is no grassroots movement anywhere in America calling for regional casinos. The push is completely driven by very powerful corporate gambling interests that are dominating state legislatures across the U.S. This New York Times story highlights just one example of how this highly corrupt process works to force casinos into communities. It focus on the lobbying practices of Genting in New York State, a massive corporate gambling power based overseas.
Kansas state government exempts casinos from statewide ban on indoor smoking
Despite the statewide ban on indoor smoking, state government in Kansas exempted casinos. Research indicates that a smoking ban would drive thousands of patrons away from Kansas casinos.
Queens Racino Draws Increased Police Attention
The development of The Aqueduct racino in South Ozone Park had citizens concerned of a spike in crime level due to its presence. Because of this underlying fear, cops have been centralized around the racino and as a result, surrounding areas have suffered due to a lack of protection.
Atlantic City casinos spend 40% of winnings on comps
Casinos across Atlantic City have been even more generous in sending out free slot-play rewards in attempts to lure customers. Statistics released last month show that Atlantic City’s casinos spent an average of about 40 cents of every dollar they won in gambling on promotional allowances and expenses in September.
Atlantic City casinos spend 40% of winnings on comps to compete with other venues