This study examines the viewpoints of Macau and Singapore residents to the development
of casino gambling and the social, economic, and environmental impacts that are thought to …

THE URBAN INSTITUTE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy research and educational
organization established in Washington, DC, in 1968. Its staff investigates the social …

Casino gambling has spread throughout the world, and continues to spread. As
governments try to cope with fiscal pressures, legalized casinos offer a possible source of …

Regulated gambling is a multi-billion dollar industry in the United States with greater than
100% increases in revenue over the past decade. Along with this rise in gambling popularity …

Casino gambling is a popular form of entertainment and is purported to have positive effects
on host economies. The industry surely affects local labor markets and tax revenues …

Many states facing recent fiscal crises have looked to legalized gambling in an attempt to
ease fiscal constraints. Although there has been some research on the economic effects of …

Local economic growth can be spurred by casino tourism, yet this may take place at the
expense of the external regions where tourists live. We show that Pigouvian taxes should be …

Macao's gaming industry has experienced dramatic growth for 8 years, yet with certain
social costs due to compulsive gambling. The government has come under pressure for tax …

The operation of video gambling terminals (VGTs) in Illinois has been increasing since they
were legalized in 2009, then implemented in 2012. Past research has found that while …

We examine the fiscal impact of legalized casino gambling, including Indian casinos. Our
study examines the impact this legalization had on counties where casinos were located …