Bad Bet exposes the false promise of economic revival that has lured communities to depend on gambling for jobs and for a fiscal fix, and the criminal connections of many of its leading companies. Timothy O'Brien also looks at the industry's new frontier in cyberspace. Bad Bet is a cautionary tale about the spreading influence of gambling -- and its often devastating effects on communities and people.
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Bad Bet exposes the false promise of economic revival that has lured communities to depend on gambling for jobs and for a fiscal fix, and the criminal connections of many of its leading companies. Timothy O'Brien also looks at the industry's new frontier in cyberspace. Bad Bet is a cautionary tale about the spreading influence of gambling -- and its often devastating effects on communities and people.
Imprint | Times Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 1998 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
Authors | Timothy L. O'Brien |
Dimensions | 165 x 235 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 352 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8129-2807-5 |
Barcode | 9780812928075 |
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LSN | 0-8129-2807-5 |