New Mexico’s experience with Indian casinos and crime

Gambling has been around forever. Yet we still know relatively little about the effect of gambling on the fabric of societies. Previous studies have attempted to explain the relationship between gambling and crime, but most have fallen short because the relationship is so complex and making the conn...

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Authors: Mays, G. Larry (Author) ; Casillas, Carolyn (Author) ; Maupin, James R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2006
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2006, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Pages: 193-207
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Keywords:
Tribal Government
Legalize Gambling
Motor Vehicle Theft
Casino Gambling
Slot Machine
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Summary:Gambling has been around forever. Yet we still know relatively little about the effect of gambling on the fabric of societies. Previous studies have attempted to explain the relationship between gambling and crime, but most have fallen short because the relationship is so complex and making the connection has been so difficult. In this paper we will examine the impact of Indian gaming on crime in the State of New Mexico. First, specific crime rates in New Mexico counties with tribal gaming are discussed. Second, comparisons of the rates of specific crimes are made between New Mexico counties with tribal gaming and those without.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02885891