following social deviations: domestic violence, divorce, bankruptcy,
drug and alcohol abuse, risky or illicit sexual behavior (especially
prostitution), and problem gambling (Allcock, 2000; Chhabra,
2007; Harrill & Potts, 2003; Petry, 2003). Additionally, Stokowski
(1996) and Long (1996), who studied gaming towns in Colorado
and South Dakota, clearly indicated that the rates of criminal activities increased due to the development of casino enterprises in
these two locations.