The gambling debate - McGowan, Richard 1952- (Greenwood Press, 2008)
Includes bibliographical references and index
pt. I: Introduction. The current climate of gambling in the United States -- Ethical rationales utilized in public policy : the gambling and tobacco industries -- pt. II: Current issues. Internet gambling : gambling's jackpot or demise? -- Sports gambling : a friendly wager or a threat to the integrity of the game? -- Native American gambling : economic development or dependence? -- pt. III: Government's role in gambling. Expanding gambling : factors behind the decision -- Locating a casino and selecting an operator : the St. Louis experience -- Playing the revenue game : New England's gaming industry -- Macau : China's entry into the world of gambling -- pt. IV: Conclusion. The role of government and the gambling industry