Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Prologue: Bad Bet—New Jersey And The Revel Atlantic City Fiasco 1
4. Part I. Dens Of Thieves: Government Muscles Out The Mob
5. 1. The Sport Of Kings: Horse Racing And The Dark Power Of The Wire 11
6. 2. Golden Ticket: State-Run Lotteries Topple Illegal Numbers Rackets 38
7. 3. State Of Play: Nevada Breaks New Ground With Legalized Gambling 67
8. 4. Mob Scene: Crime Syndicates Overwhelm Authorities In Nevada 84
9. 5. Enemy Within: Government Fights Back Against Mob Influence 103
10. 6. Vegas, Inc.: Corporate America Takes Command In Sin City 118
11. Part II. All In: The New Masters Of Gambling
12. 7. Siren Song: The Spectacular Rise And Fall Of Atlantic City 145
13. 8. Betting On A Boom: States Promote Casinos As Engines Of Revival 166
14. 9. Rise Of The Tribes: Tribes And States Forge Uneasy Gambling Partnerships 185
15. 10. A Tangled Web: America’S Deeply Conflicted Approach To Online Gambling 214
16. 11. Games Without Frontiers: Scandals, Bookies, Fantasy Sports, And An Uncertain Future 233
17. Epilogue: Double Or Nothing—States Neglect The Human Cost Of Problem Gambling 263
18. Acknowledgments 271
19. Notes 275
20. Bibliography 307
21. Index 319
22. About The Author 333