Worldwide Situation Flashcards
1
Q
Why has western gambling changed from deviant and immoral to leisure entertainment?
A
- weakened authority by the church, usually the main critic.
- greater public participation
- reduced participation by organized crime
- more disposable income and leisure time
- greater liberal views on many things (sex,drugs)
2
Q
What year did the first givernment run lottery occur? Why did it occur?
A
1964 - New Hampshire to generate revenue so that taxes would not have to be raised
3
Q
Which states do not have their own lotteries (by 2013)?
A
Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming
4
Q
What is the IGRA? When was it passed?
A
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (1988)
5
Q
Which 2 US states ais gambling completely illegal?
A
Hawaii and Utah
6
Q
Which country has the most EGM’s per capita?
A
Australia
7
Q
Where is the biggest gambling market in the world? What are its revenues?
A
Macau
Revenues over 6 Billion
