NEW! The AGA launches a series of research papers to commemorate its 10th anniversary.

Casino Gambling and White-Collar Crime: An Examination of the Empirical Evidence Prepared by: Jay S. Albanese, Ph.D. August 1999 This study, written by Jay Albanese, Ph.D., a professor of criminal justice at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., provides the most comprehensive examination to date of the impact of casino gambling on white-collar crime. Download (PDF, 97K)

Casino Gaming in America: Key Findings of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission (1997-99) March 2005 This report is a compilation of testimony from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission hearings on a variety of issues, including economic and social impact, regulation, disordered gambling and responsible gaming. Download (PDF, 202K)

Casinos and Crime: An Analysis of the Evidence Prepared by: Jeremy Margolis December 1997 This study, prepared by crime expert Jeremy Margolis, former Illinois inspector general and director of the Illinois State Police, is based on a review of previously published literature on crime; analyses of crime data; personal interviews with law enforcement agencies; and an examination of various theories, opinions and subjective data about crime and gaming, which have gained public notoriety in recent years. It covers almost all commercial gaming jurisdictions in the United States. Download (PDF, 3174K)

Economic Impacts of Casino Gaming in the United States (Vol. 1): Macro Study December 1996 This study examines the economic impact of casino gaming from a national perspective, presenting average industry salaries, total wages and taxes paid by the industry, annual revenues, capital investment, indirect economic impacts and other data. Download (PDF, 741K)

Economic Impacts of Casino Gaming in the United States (Vol. 2): Micro Study May 1997 This study examines the economic impact of casino gaming in three jurisdictions: Gulfport/Biloxi, Miss.; Shreveport/Bossier City, La.; and Joliet, Ill. Download (PDF, 548K)

Suicide and Gambling: An Analysis of Suicide Rates in U.S. Counties and Metropolitan Areas Prepared by: Richard McCleary, Ph.D., Kenneth Chew, Ph.D., et. al. September 1998 This study, prepared by Richard McCleary, Ph.D., and Kenneth Chew, Ph.D., of the University of California - Irvine, examines the link between suicide and gambling. The findings are based on before/after analyses of six U.S. counties that have introduced gaming since the mid-1970s: Atlantic County, N.J.; Lawrence County, S.D.; Douglas and Gilpin counties, Colo.; Harrison County, Miss.; and Will County, Ill. Download (PDF, 2685K)