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 addiction.[2]
References
- ↑ Guam (USA), 16 April 1977: Banning of casinos and gambling machines Direct Democracy (in German)
- 1 2 Archbishop Felixberto C. Flores Guampedia
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