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 (German)
1 2 Archbishop Felixberto C. Flores Guampedia

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