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Legalized Gambling, 2005.
A look at the pros and cons of legalized gambling in the United States.
1,987 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper discusses various social and economic benefits of legalized gambling. It looks at the increased revenues for private and government enterprises, as well as a boost in tourism. Social and moral factors are discussed as a negative result of legalized gambling.
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"Pennsylvania is considering a statue to legalize gambling; raising the issue of how this would benefit the state and what harm it might bring to the state. Gambling is not entirely alien to Pennsylvania, which has a state lottery that brings in good revenue each year. Legalized gambling would increase revenues to the state and also increase the number and variety of gambling outlets available to the public, with slot machines being a prime contender for a role under the new regime. Some are opposing the initiative for moral reasons or because they see gambling as a social problem, while many of the proponents see the potential for lower taxes and increased funding for various government programs. The debate has been ongoing for months and continues."
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Legalized Gambling on College Sports, 2002.
This paper introduces and discusses the legalization of gambling on college sports in Nevada to support higher education.
740 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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A brief argumentative paper which presents the views of sports colleges in Nevada wanting to allow for legalized gambling on its campus. The paper shows that even though gambling is legal throughout the State, if legislation comes into effect, it could put an end to gambling on campus all together. The writer examines the pros and cons of such a law.
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"In Nevada sports books, gambling on college sports is currently allowed for every team in the nation, except Nevada?s own college teams. Legislators have proposed new laws that would outlaw gambling on any college sports. This would affect Nevada?s economy in a wide variety of ways.
"For the year 2001, total gaming revenue in the State of Nevada totaled $9,468,598,681. Of that total, ?More than one-half of total General Fund [$105.85 million] spending is targeted for education. Of that, $1.2 billion represents the State?s General Fund obligation to the Distributive School Account, the funding mechanism through which State monies are distributed to school districts? (Comeaux). The amount budgeted for education in the 2001-2003 biennium is $2,000.3 million dollars, half of which is $1,000,150, which is 10.5 percent of the annual gaming revenue."
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Legalized Gambling, 1996.
Social, legal, economic, recreational aspects, proliferation, impact on community, public attitude, types and future.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, £ 49.95
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"Legalized gambling has evolved into a mainstream leisure activity in America. States relentlessly advertise their lotteries in the print and broadcast media. Major casinos emphasize their theme park atmospheres, promoting themselves as adult equivalents of Disneyland. Many religious institutions have become dependent on legalized gaming revenues. Native American tribes continue to be major players in the industry. Although gambling is now a national pastime, economists and sociologists express alarm at the rising social costs of this pursuit.
Native American tribes have reaped enormous economic benefits from legalized gambling. Tribes operate 225 gambling establishments nationwide, which took in an estimated $15.2 billion in 1992, a figure that is expected to grow by $500.."
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Legalized Gambling in the U.S., 1993.
A look at the history, legislation with examples in New Jersey and on the Indian reservations, politics, religion and economics.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, £ 43.95
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"The Legalization of Gambling in the United States
This paper will examine the history of legal gambling in the United States, the experiences of New Jersey and Indian tribes with legal casino gaming, and the arguments for and against legal gambling.
Legal gambling in the United States has a history which goes back to the earliest colonial period. The first permanent colonial settlement, Jamestown, was financed in large part by private lotteries in England. The colony itself quickly earned a reputation for gambling in the early 17th Century; settlers were even reputed to have bet their indentured servants in games. Blamed for the settlement's near failure, however, most serious forms of gambling were outlawed in the colony by 1612 (Findlay, 1986, pp. 12-13)."
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Legalization of Gambling, 1999.
Explains why gambling should be legalized in the U.S.
1,293 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This persuasive paper provides support for the legalization of gambling in the U.S. It argues that since 48 states already support gambling in some form or another, there is no reason why gambling of all forms should be allowed in all states. The paper looks at the financial benefits of gambling to America's economy and argues that gambling is no bigger a vice than smoking or drinking alcohol.
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"Gambling should also be legalized because on-line stock trading is legal. On-line trading is the buying and selling of stocks and bonds over the Internet for persons 21 and over. The trading of stocks over the Internet is essentially gambling, with the same outcomes of winning and losing money. The stock market is designed for careful investors who research and plan their buying and selling. With the establishment of on-line stock trading the market has become a form of gambling. Now people who have the required $1,000 to establish an Internet account just sit down at their computers and ?bet? on whether a company?s stock will go up or down to ?win? the trader money, just like betting on whether a seven or eleven will come up on the dice."
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Gaming and Gambling in Las Vegas, 2002.
This paper addresses the history of legalized gambling and gaming in Las Vegas.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper addresses the history of legalized gambling and gaming in Las Vegas.
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Online Gambling, 2007.
A discussion on the legalization of online gambling.
2,276 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 48.95
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This paper looks at both sides of the argument for Internet gambling. It discusses how the uncertainty about the legal status of gambling has not prevented millions from continuing to use online services. It also discusses how, to a degree, online gambling is de facto legalized already just because there seems to be no way to stop it and how what might be preferable would be for the government to regulate online gambling in order to protect the consumer, tax revenues, and keep children from gambling.
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"Congress has been considering whether to regulate Internet gambling and how to do so, but observers note that lawmakers are facing great odds in doing so. Some one million Americans are believed to place bets online each day, which makes online gambling a $6 billion industry. One count has it that some 4.5 million Americans have placed a bet online at some time. This includes horse race bets, which can be placed in twelve states. Existing law makes it illegal to use businesses that use telephones or any "wire communication facility" to place bets across state lines. The Justice Department believes that this includes the Internet, though that has not been firmly established in case law to date: "Because the betting is done privately, on personal computers in homes, college dorms and office cubicles, it is difficult for states to prosecute" (Wendland, 2003, para. 10). It is even more difficult to b ring a case against the operators of online sites because they often operate from overseas. "
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Gambling in South Carolina, 2006.
A debate on the legalization of gambling in South Carolina.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, £ 55.95
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This paper examines the nature of the gambling issue in South Carolina by discussing the arguments both for and against legalization. Of course, as will become evident, the arguments against legalization are much more prevalent and vocal than those for it. It mentions powerful religious groups in the state, who use their influence to affect political decisions on the matter.
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"Few contemporary social issues in South Carolina are as heatedly debated as whether or not gambling should be legalized in the state. The divide between those who are in favor of it and those who oppose it often revolves around the economic benefits and the morality of the issue. Given the relative economic depression of South Carolina, it may seem surprising to some that the residents of the state wouldn't embrace gambling initiatives that would bring more development and jobs to the area. And yet, the history of gambling in South Carolina has been less than savory for so long that the public cries of immorality carry significant weight in the state. The purpose of this essay is to examine the nature of the gambling issue in South Carolina by discussing the arguments both for and against legalization. Of course, as will become evident, the arguments ..."
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Effects of Gambling, 2006.
This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of organized gambling.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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The writer discusses that the positive effects of organized gambling on many aspects of modern life outweigh the harmful effects predicted by those who oppose legalizing organized gambling. The author mentions that opponents have beaten the drum concerning addiction to gambling, characterizing it as demonic and likely to ruin the lives of countless millions, as drug and alcohol addiction are said to do. Proponents of legalizing organized gambling contend, instead, that gambling is not an addiction, but a choice, and that the revenues to be derived from legalizing organized gambling can be used to among other things help reduce the real addictions in the United States to narcotics and alcohol.
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"Whether or not there is any truly psychological or pathological component in gambling (and Vatz makes a good case that there is not), there are positive societal effects of gambling, not least of which is the contribution it makes to the modern economy. For example, with dotcoms having plunged from their initial moneymaking heights, "The online gambling industry remains one of the Internet's few cash cows, with much of its success owed to an increase in demand from U.S. consumers" (Krebs, 2003). Despite the efforts of various politicians, such as the Maryland Speaker of the House, to curb gambling in various states, the virtually untouchable Internet makes it possible for anyone, anywhere to gamble. Americans are responsible, globally, for most of the growth in online gambling. The U.S. General Accounting Office projected Internet gambling revenues at above $5 billion in 2003, "with 50 to 70 percent of that revenue from U.S. customers" (Krebs, 2003)."
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Gambling Policy in the State of Maryland, 2004.
Analysis and assessment of a proposed policy that would legalize slot machine gambling in the State of Maryland.
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper looks at the public policy issue of whether slot machine gambling should be legalized in Maryland. The paper looks at the benefits of putting such a policy into action, as well as what the negative effects would be if such a policy were not enacted.
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"The major policy issue presented in the July 5, 2004 Washington Post article ?Pa. Lawmakers Approve Slots, Troubling Ehlrich? is whether the State of Maryland should revisit its current gambling policy of not allowing slot machines to operate in the state, and instead change the policy to legalize slot machine gambling in Maryland. The issue of slot machine gambling has some urgency, arising from the State of Pennsylvania recently passing legislation allowing 61,000 slot machines at more than a dozen sites in the state. Following the actions of legislators in Pennsylvania, the State of Maryland is now surrounded by states with legalized slot machine gambling. The fear of proponents for slot machine gambling in Maryland, including Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R), is that the state will continue to see money leave the state as residents go elsewhere to gamble. Money will not only leave the state as residents gamble elsewhere, but the state government?s revenues will be adversely impacted as well, since new revenues through in-state gambling will not be realized under the current policy. The current policy of not allowing gambling could therefore impact other economic, social and environmental policies."
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Solutions to Gambling Related Crime, 2005.
A discussion regarding gambling, gambling related crime and possible solutions to resolve gambling addiction.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the issue of gambling related crime and solutions to the problem. The paper discusses historical evidence that society has never been directly involved in ending the issue, and that over time gambling has become more apparent in society, and with it, so has gambling related crime.
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"Throughout history gambling has been an inclusion in society that has elicited concern from many, and indifference from others. Politicians have traditionally conceded the fact that gambling as a public recreation has caused some difficulties in the masses. They have even discussed the fact that they believe that gambling might be acceptable - as long as only those that possess the wealth to support their bets practice gambling. As casinos have now been constructed in many States in America, those closest to these gambling institutions address the issue of gambling related crime almost daily. However, politicians, and government officials contend that there is not enough evidence to support programs that are State, or Federally funded which would reduce, or stop gambling related crime, or provide solutions to those who wish to escape their addictions."
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Sports Gambling, 2007.
This paper discusses the matter of sports gambling and argues against gambling.
2,109 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the issue of sports gambling and maintains that gambling is one of the major ethical problems in our society. The writer notes that sports gambling has raised many concerns in society about what it does to the integrity of sports. The paper uses an informal style of writing and is written from a personal point of view. The writer claims that gambling on sports is bad for all professional and collegiate sports. The writer concludes that people need to realize how much gambling takes away from the joy and glory of sports before anything can ever be done to halt it.
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"Daly and Barkley have been two of the major public figures in sports who have struggled with a majority of problems in their personal lives due to gambling. The message these two famous individuals are sending is detrimental to America's youth."
"The youth in this country today are the first generation that has extensive access to legalized and government-sanctioned gambling. They also live in an environment where legal and illegal gambling is so easily accessible due to the internet. In a study conducted of 585 students at the University of Lethbridge, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 72% of the students were involved in some sort of gambling over a six month time period. During this period time the average amount of time spent involved with gambling was 33.7 hours."
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Technological Advancements in Gambling, 2004.
A discussion on whether legislators are able to keep up with the technological advancements made in the gambling field.
5,830 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 24 sources, APA, £ 96.95
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This paper examines how gambling has played a great role in the birth of the United States and many educational institutes and how it has also helped to fund a number of charitable causes. It looks at how gambling is a double-edged sword that is beginning to cut through the very fiber of our society via the quick pace of technological advancements. It explores how state legislators are having an extremely difficult time with this quick pace and cannot pass legislation fast enough to halt the damage being caused by Internet gambling, video lottery terminals, and other computer-enhanced gambling devices.
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Gambling Defined
American History of Gambling
Technological Evolutions Which Assisted in the Rise of the Popularity of Gambling
Internet Gambling
The United States Federal Government?s Attempt at Eradicating Internet Gambling
Conclusion
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"After the American Revolution and during the westward expansion, gambling began to evolve beyond lotteries, dice and card games. While it was still common for taverns and road houses to offer these simpler gambling vices, a new venue was starting to take off. By the beginning of the 1800's, spurred by the increased populations of towns, rich-looking casino-type establishments began opening up. This was especially true in the Mississippi Valley which had the advantage of waterways which allowed for the transportation of cash-laden passengers by river boat to the variety of gambling venues upon and down the Mississippi River. The river boats which allowed for ease of travel up and down the rivers brought more people into the coastal southern towns. While the river boats themselves were not used for casino-like gambling, they were instrument in the rise of gambling which helped boost the southern state?s economies."
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The Gambling Industry.
This paper is a marketing analysis of the gambling industry, especially Las Vegas casino gambling.
4,405 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 79.95
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This paper explains that, having been between legal and illegal for part of its existence and, at times, closely connected to the Mafia, lately, the image of the casino gambling industry has changed, combining gambling with entertainment and unusual architecture to attract larger numbers of consumers. The author points out that the amount of money people spend on a trip to Vegas or a simple evening in a casino is directly related to the income level of the population; therefore, the economic component of the market has the greatest impact on the casino gambling industry. The paper relates that an important target market is professional gamblers, who are generally rich or very rich persons, who regularly spend large amounts of money at the tables, who enjoy luxurious treatment, and who are most likely to go to the casinos at Monte Carlo rather than Los Vegas.
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The Macro-Environment
Marketing Objectives
The Casino Gambling Industry
Target Market
The Marketing Mix
Place
Promotion
Price
Product
Conclusion
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"The demographic component does not actually affect the casino gambling industry. Perhaps only in terms of an ascendant trend in population growth, which would mean a higher probability that people may go gambling. Another opportunity, however, is provided by an increase of families. I am asserting this because, in the last years at least, it is ever more often that family groups go to cities like Vegas or Atlantic City and spend an amount of money on gambling. As for the geographical distribution, referring here to a urban or rural distribution, it is often the case that urban people gamble more in casinos than rural dwellers. As such, an increase in the number of people who live in the city will certainly be considered an opportunity."
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