Keywords
Kentucky; casino; religion; gaming; Bible belt
Disciplines
Gaming and Casino Operations Management | Gaming Law
Document Type
Original Research Article
Abstract
This study seeks to explore whether differences exist among Kentucky residents' perception of casino gaming based on religious affiliation. A survey was conducted to sample 600 residents regarding currently a widely debated introduction of land-based casinos in the state, yielding a response rate of 38.4%. The results support earlier studies regarding the impact religion has on people's attitudes toward gaming. The findings suggest that Catholics have a more positive attitude toward the legalization of gambling than persons of Protestant faiths.
Recommended Citation
Brown, D. O., Roseman, M. G., & Ham, S. (2003). Perceptions of a Bible Belt State's Proposed Casino Gaming Legislation by Religious Affiliation: The Case of Kentucky Residents. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 7(1). Retrieved from https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/grrj/vol7/iss1/4DOI: https://doi.org/10.9741/2327-8455.1188
