Guamanian gambling referendum, 1977

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A referendum on banning casinos and gambling machines was held in Guam on 16 April 1977.^[1] The proposal was approved by around three-quarters of voters.^[2]

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agaña opposed the operation of casinos, claiming it would increase crime and gambling addition.^[2]

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