WHY GAMBLING SHOULD NOT BE LEGALIZED IN HAWAII

Hawaii is only one of three (3) states in the nation where all forms of gambling remain illegal (Utah and Tennessee are the others).  Proponents of legalized gambling boast of its promise of economic revitalization and prosperity.  While there is an element of truth to their claims, greater scrutiny reveals a far different story.

HFF ONE PAGER (Click for PDF version)

This position paper describes the impact legalized gambling in Hawaii will have on crime, the economy, social implications, and becoming a mini-Vegas.

OTHER RESOURCES:

• National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling:   Visit Website!

• Focus on the Family Information:  Visit Website!

• Hawaii Coalition Against Legalized Gambling  (Click for PDF version)

HCALG is a non-profit educational organization. It was formed by grassroots Hawai'i citizens committed to educating the people of our islands about the negative economic and social effects of legalized commercial gambling. They are a single-issue organization.

• Bishop Larry Silva Statement Against Gambling (2007)

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• Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo Statement Against Gambling (Click for PDF version of letter)  The Roman Catholic Church in Hawaii Opposes Legalized Gambling.