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September 10, 2015
Title: Gaming the System
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Cathie Adams
with Texas Eagle Forum (www.TexasEagle.org)
Part 1 of 2
Gambling is not an innocent past time. . It is addictive and harms families, communities, states, and the entire nation. It’s not a personal issue or decision; there is a social cost involved which greatly affects everyone.
Cathie Adams is the President of Texas Eagle Forum. Cathie firmly believes that gambling is not the answer for any financial problem – for individuals, families, or the government. She goes on to explain how casinos also harm small businesses in every community they infiltrate. “Small businesses cannot compete with gambling money,” she says.
In addition, for every tax dollar that is distributed by the Texas Legislature, three dollars are spent on criminal and social costs. Simply put, the purpose of the gambling industry is to make money at the expense of tax-paying citizens, whether or not you choose to gamble. The gaming industry is now attempting to get around the law which prohibits slot machines in Texas by calling them “historical racing machines”.
Listen in as Cathie discusses why we must elect officials who will put a stop to all gambling in Texas.
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August 28, 2014
Title: The Trick-Play
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Part 1 of 2
The Racing
Commission in Texas is attempting to bring “Historical Racing Machines” (aka
slot machines) to racetracks. Some people see this as a win-win;
others view it as a direct dive into the pits.
Bill Peacock, with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, says he doesn’t
see the difference in “Historical Racing Machines” and “Slot Machines”. You can
call an apple an orange all day long, but at the end of the day, that apple is
still an apple…
The Racing Commission has been appointed to be “regulators” between the racing
industry and consumers. But, oftentimes, the “regulators” (those who are to
protect the consumer) become too close to those they are regulating and cause
even more of a mess.
Bill gives a brief history of “gambling” in Texas – from dog racing to the
lottery – and the repercussions it has had on the state. He also explains what
is authorized by Texas law and what isn’t.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - The Trick-Play
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Bill Peacock
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Gambling is technically illegal
in Texas – except for the lottery, pari-mutuel wagering, and bingo. There is a
huge fight across the nation, specifically in Texas, concerning the use of slot
machines in horse and dog race tracks. The gambling industry and casino owners
don’t want slot machines to be allowed in these venues because they aren’t
allowed to construct a building for the same purposes.
This whole Racing Commission debacle and the use of “Historical Racing Machines”
in race tracks is due to decreasing participation from the public. The owners of
race tracks in Texas claim they are losing money and need another source of
revenue. They’ve concocted these “Historical Racing Machines” as a light at the
end of their long, dark tunnel.
Bill Peacock argues against the installation of “Historical Racing Machines” in
Texas race tracks for several reasons. First of all, Texas has the best economy
in the nation – why mess that up? Listen in to hear Bill discuss the negative
social challenges which will arise if more “gambling” is allowed in Texas.
Log on to www.TexasPolicy.com for more information on this and other issues
affecting our nation.
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March 20, 2007
Title: DO WE NEED MORE GAMBLING OPPORTUNITIES IN TEXAS?
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Rob Kohler
with Common Sense and Sound Policy www.commonsenseandsoundpolicy.com
In 2005, Texans wagered $3.6 billion on the lottery. The state netted just over $1 billion of it, which comes to roughly $0.28 per dollar. If we allow casino gambling, the state will only net $0.02 per dollar. Is it worth it? Click on the "Contact" link to give your opinion.
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March 23, 2006
Title: THE DANGERS OF INTERNET GAMBLING
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Lanier Swann
with Concerned Women for America (www.cwfa.org)
Does internet gambling pose a danger to families? How addictative is internet gambling? Is it widespread and growing within the teenage population? Since internet gambling is done in the privacy of the home, why should the government make it illegal? What is the Federal Government proposing to do about gambling through legislation? Ms. Lanier Swann, with Concerned Women for America, explains the need to understand the issue and why it is so important to call our Congressmen.
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March 22, 2006
Title: Gambling Revenue Does Not Pan Out
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Suzil Paynter
with Christian Life Commission, Baptist General Convention of Texas
The Director of Public Policy with the Christian Life Commission discusses the “costs” of adding additional gambling forms to Texas. In a nutshell, for every $1 the slots would receive in revenue, it will cost taxpayers $3 in new social services and other related costs. Do the math! This is not good for Texas.
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March 20, 2006
Title: GAMBLING
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs? If so, what are some of the costs? The full report, "VLT's - What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?", can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com.
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Title: GAMBLING EXPLAINED BY A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION: Segment 1 of 3
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Rob Kohler
with Common Sense and Sound Policy www.commonsenseandsoundpolicy.com
Rob Kohler, with the Lottery Group, shares common sense explanations of gambling data. Will it help with tax dollars, or will it cost taxpayers more, even if we do not play?
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Title: GAMBLING EXPLAINED BY A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION: Segment 2 of 3
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Rob Kohler
with Common Sense and Sound Policy www.commonsenseandsoundpolicy.com
Rob Kohler, a former employee of the Texas Lottery Commission, continues sharing his common sense explanation of gambling data.
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Title: GAMBLING EXPLAINED BY A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF THE TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION: Segment 3 of 3
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Rob Kohler
with Common Sense and Sound Policy www.commonsenseandsoundpolicy.com
Rob Kohler concludes his common sense explanation of gambling data and how it will really effect tax-payers.
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Title: ARE WE CALLED TO CRY A WARNING?
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Pastor Duane Miller
with Pastors and other Pro-Family Advocates
"I won't play so let the poor sucker pay!" I have said this - have you? I will not play the lottery, nor will I play slot machines. If our Elected Officials want to take other people's money, that's fine by me. HOWEVER, Pastor Miller corrects my attitude about gambling.
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April 19, 2005
Title: Why not let the poor sucker pay?
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Discussion questions: 1. Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? 2. Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs? If so, what are some of the costs? 3. The report: "VLT's - What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?" It can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com. Listed are examples of financial costs in other states.
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April 18, 2005
Title: Why Not Let the Poor Person Pay?
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Chris Patterson
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
Discussion questions: 1. Would legalizing slot machines (V.L.T's.) in Texas provide a lucrative source of income for the Texas Republican Leadership? 2. Would the positive cash flow from the revenue from slot machines be offset by associated costs. If so, what are some of the costs? 3. Ms. Patterson, you have published a report, "VLT's-What Are The Odds Of Texas Winning?" It can be found online at www.TexasPolicy.com. In your report, you list examples of financial costs in other states. Please share 4 or 5 of these "concrete" facts with our listeners...and more.
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April 11, 2005
Title: Are we called to cry a warning?
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Pastor Duane Miller
with Pastors and other Pro-Family Advocates
"I won't play so let the poor sucker pay!" I have said this - have you? I will not play the lottery, nor will I play slot machines. If our Elected Officials want to take other people's money, that's fine by me. HOWEVER, Pastor Miller corrects my attitude about gambling.
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Title: Gambling hurts everyone - including you and me
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Pastor Michael Lewis
with Pastors and other Pro-Family Advocates
Pastor Michael Lewis shows why gamlbing hurts everyone - including you and me. Pastor Lewis is the Senior Pastor at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, TX. www.ghbc.org
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March 30, 2005
Title: Why is there a forced payment on everyone to help the poor play the lottery?
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Charlie Howard
with Elected Officials
The Texas House just passed a bill adding $0.65 to our electric bills every month to help pay the electric bills of poor people. Is this really a good idea? Why? The State Lottery Commission states that the poor spend more than $60 every month just to play the lottery. Maybe they should re-prioritize their spending habits...More info on how slot machines will affect you!
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March 22, 2005
Title: Representative Robert Talton and the gambling issue in Texas
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
The number 9 is a high priority number in Texsa right now - why? Will gambling hurt those who do not gamble? HB 9 is important to "Corporate Republicans" but is opposed by "Conservative Republicans" - not to mention many Democrats - why? Contact your State Representative today to let them know how you feel about using gambling to fund education for your children.
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Title: Representative Robert Talton and the gambling issue in Texas
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Robert Talton
with Former Elected Official
The number 9 is a high priority number in Texsa right now - why? Will gambling hurt those who do not gamble? HB 9 is important to "Corporate Republicans" but is opposed by "Conservative Republicans" - not to mention many Democrats - why? Contact your State Representative today to let them know how you feel about using gambling to fund education for your children.
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March 21, 2005
Title: Gambling explained by a former employee of the Texas Lottery Commission
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Rob Kohler
with Common Sense and Sound Policy www.commonsenseandsoundpolicy.com
Rob Kohler, with the Lottery Group, shares common sense explanations of gambling data. Will it help with tax dollars? Or, will it cost taxpayers more - even if we do not play?
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Title: Gambling explained by a former employee of the Texas Lottery Commission
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Rob Kohler
with Common Sense and Sound Policy www.commonsenseandsoundpolicy.com
Rob Kohler continues sharing his common sense explanation of gambling data...
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Title: Gambling explained by a former employee of the Texas Lottery Commission
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Rob Kohler
with Common Sense and Sound Policy www.commonsenseandsoundpolicy.com
Rob Kohler concludes his common sense explanation of gambling data and how it will really effect tax-payers.
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March 16, 2005
Title: The Host of the What's UP Radio Program clears the air!
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program
The Texas Lottery Commission recently released their study: blacks play the Texas Lottery at a rate of almost 3 times as much as educated whites; Hispanics play at rates twice as much and others (Asians) almost two and one-half times as much. Is this regressive and racist or what? Also, many pastors and church leaders are saying they want property tax relief and they are admitting that they will not play slot machines and if others, especially uneducated poor people want to, then let the poor sucker pay! But friends, that is not right...What would Jesus do?
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Title: Replay - Would Jesus propose GAMBLING to pay for services for the poor?
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Sylvester Turner
with Elected Officials
Texas Representative Sylvester Turner agrees that Afriacn Americans, Hispanics, and others (mainly Asian) play the Texas Lottery at rates of 2-3 times higher that Caucasians.
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Title: Replay - I will not play, so let the poor sucker pay!
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Cathie Adams
with Texas Eagle Forum (www.TexasEagle.org)
Is gambling a sin? What is the significance of HB 9? How should we respond to our so-called Christian law-makers who say that Jesus would want us to use gambling as a means for aiding the poor?
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March 15, 2005
Title: I will not play, so let that poor sucker pay!
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by Cathie Adams
with Texas Eagle Forum (www.TexasEagle.org)
First, let's ask Cathie Adams, President of Texas Eagle Forum this question: "Since I will not be playing the slot machines that our Republican Leadership is pushing for Texas, why not let the poor sucker pay? (There is proof beyond doubt that poor blacks, Hispanics and Asians play at rates of 2 and sometimes 3 times as much as educated whites!) We also ask Ms. Adams what is the significance of HB 9 and is gambling a sin? When we interviewed St. Rep. Sylvester Turner he would not answer the question: "What would Jesus Do?" Friends, I oppose gambling here in Texas and in all states!
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February 22, 2005
Title: Would Jesus propose gamling to pay for services for the poor?
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Sylvester Turner
with Elected Officials
Whites spend on average $30.76 playing the lottery... blacks $88.98... Hispanics $64.83... and others (Asians) $72.73... Do not be fooled! Slot machines will take more money from non-whites on average. None of the dollars will go to pay for social services for the poor. Follow the money: who stands to benefit from slot machines? Certainly not the average Texan.
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February 17, 2005
Title: Our local government is spending more of our money!
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Charlie Howard
with Elected Officials
For the state of Texas to take in 1.2 billion dollars a year in revenue from slot machines, we will have to spend $36.9 billion playing! That's more than what Texans spent on lottery tickets since 1992. Who makes all the money when we play slot machines? Please have your friends AND PASTORS listen to this segment. What would Jesus do?
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February 16, 2005
Title: A local State Senator wants to tax blacks almost 3 times as much as whites!
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale
with Elected Officials
Whites on average spend $30.76 per month playing the lottery; blacks: $88.98 per month; Hispanics: $64.83; and Asians: $72.73 per month. If I called for a tax that would tax other ethnic groups at a higher rate, I would be run off the air... This is a serious issue... What would Jesus do?
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Title: For every dollar a state takes in from slot machines, it costs local governments $3 dollar.
Topic: Gambling
Discussed by State Representative Charlie Howard
with Elected Officials
For the state of Texas to take in 1.2 billion dollars a year in revenue from slot machines, we will have to spend 36.9 billion playing! That's more than what Texans have spent on lottery tickets since 1992. Who makes all the money when we play slot machines? Please have your friends listen to this segment. What would Jesus do?
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