Common Cause President Scott Harshbarger (center) joins NCALG/NCAGE Ececutive Director Tom Grey (left) and Chairman Guy Clark in the 2002 Conference in Texas.
(NCALG Photo by Carl Bechtold)

• Reporter Investigates Gambling Impacts

Maura Casey, prize winning reporter from The Day, New London, Conn., use a fellowship to investigate gambling in her community. That resulted in the publication of many articles and a special section in The Day, plus this major presentation to the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling.

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• Renowned Economist Looks at Jobs and Costs

With “Jobless Growth and Growthless Jobs,” nationally acclaimed economist Earl Grinols explains the difference between “jobs multiplier analyses,” often used by the gambling industry, and the results of “cost – benefit analyses,” which show the actual benefits AND costs of gambling.

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Grinols study on economics of gambling

Grinols study on crime and gambling

• Once it’s there, it Spreads

Former regular from the Iowa State Casino Commission, Harold White, talks about the pernicious spread of gambling that occurs following its introduction into a state. Iowa started with a lottery, and White explains how the phenomenon continued to grow, and why.

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• Gambling Impact on College Sports

Grant Teaff, Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association reveals “The Reality of Sports Betting in College Football.”

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• The Roles of Citizens and Government

As President and CEO of Common Cause, Scott Harshbarger knows how to “follow the money” when government turns against the best interests of its citizens. As the conference keynote speaker, Harshbarger delivers a stirring call to arms for American citizens to get involved in the governing of the nation.

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• Crime and Dirty Politics Came in the Package

Crime and dirty politics are the order of the day as gambling tries to pry its way into Texas. Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Tim Gallagher talks about his experiences dealing with the industry, and particularly with the “eight-liner” slot machines posing as lottery terminals.

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• Consumer Credit and the Invasion of Gambling

Bankruptcy and ruined families follow gambling wherever it goes, and few know better than consumer credit counselors. Tom Coates, Director of Consumer Credit of DesMoines, Iowa, talks about “Gambling and the Consumer Economy.”

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