In 1951, Congress enacted the Transportation of Gambling Devices Act. The Act, more commonly known as the Johnson Act, has been amended several times during the intervening years. Most notably, the Act makes it unlawful to knowingly transport a gambling device to a state where such a device is prohibited by law.
Bright Lights: what one woman’s 25-year gambling addiction to electronic gambling machines really cost
March 17, 2025
Through this animated documentary by The Guardian, ‘Sharon’ reveals the devastating impact electronic gambling machines have had on her life.