Senator Elizabeth Warren has repeatedly and accurately described how "our system is rigged against everyday people." One of the best examples of Sen. Warren's declaration is government-sponsored casinos and lotteries, both of which … [Read more...]
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses” Massachusetts Lottery-style
While Massachusetts state government already pushes $20 scratch tickets and offers Keno games every four minutes 1500 times a week in almost 8000 locations across the state, new Treasurer Steve Grossman has declared it is not enough. In an … [Read more...]
The roll call vote on casinos and predatory gambling expansion
Remember, Atlantic City's casino culture is failed and it looks like the State of New Jersey may have to take them over Nevada has unemployment of 14% and a foreclosure rate 5 times higher than out state. Michigan let in one casino - now it … [Read more...]
Mushroom Farming flourishes on Beacon Hill!
Mushroom Farming is what it is: Grown in the dark and fed a diet of manure. And it's flourishing on Beacon Hill. In November, little noticed, I posted Beacon Hill: Democracy dies at gambling interests' request Kathi-Anne Reinstein, a … [Read more...]
David and Goliath or Ms Norbut Prevails
I hope by now, everyone has read the article in the Boston Globe: For casino opponents, an unlikely ace in the hole I'm proud to be associated in a small way with a coalition dedicated to educating the public about the facts of the costs … [Read more...]
United to Stop Slots holds Media Briefing in State House on Feb 9, 2010
I am posting the invitation below with the hope that some of you will join me in covering this event as citizen journalists. The pro gambling industry is also having an event the same day; I would like to get the word out about this … [Read more...]
They won’t use their own product but they will sing their own theme song
The Boston Herald reports Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut is looking for a new voice to resurrect its catchy "Wonder of It All" theme song and has launched an online "American Idol"-type contest. The contest is open to … [Read more...]
Betraying the American Promise
Because if he did, he'd wave off "destination casinos" simply as a political frame (the term polls significantly better than "slots at the racetracks") and say this debate is about slot machines which make up 80% of casino gambling profits. … [Read more...]
Philadelphia citizens arrested in large action against state-sponsored predatory gambling- VIDEO
Here's what some citizens from the city that helped define America's core democratic principles almost 225 years ago think about state-sponsored predatory gambling: Les Bernal … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Best Practices in the Predatory Gambling Trade
4) Create the public impression we are concerned about problem gamblers with a disciplined communications strategy (like "best practices" events such as this one). But in reality, aggressively defeat all efforts to meaningfully address the … [Read more...]