Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr.

Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. is president and chief executive officer of the American Gaming Association (AGA), a trade group representing the casino industry. In the following viewpoint, he argues that the vast majority of Americans view gambling as a fun and exciting form of entertainment. In Fahrenkopf’s opinion, only a relatively small group of antigambling activists want the government to act as the “pleasure police” and restrict or prohibit gambling. Fahrenkopf acknowledges that a small proportion of gamblers are unable to control their gambling, but he argues that for most people gambling is simply an enjoyable way to spend their time and money, when done legally and responsibly.

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1. What proportion of Americans had gambled in a casino in the past year, according to the survey cited...