Ballot initiatives in eight states sought to expand gambling, with three separate initiatives in Arizona alone.

New York State leaders agreed to expand legal gambling, to include six casinos run by Indian tribes.

This clause makes known that the Act cannot be used as a defense to another crime, or to expand existing gambling.

In recent years, the drive to expand legalized gambling has lost its momentum.

Gambling revenues have become such a popular alternative to raising taxes that politicians run on proposals to expand gambling.

The governor's plan to expand gambling is the latest installment in a process that has transformed the nation.

"In an election year, to vote to expand gambling will only cost you voters."

If not for a yes vote to expand gambling in Missouri, you'd see the industry in wide retreat.

With so many states looking to expand gambling, he added, "this would be a pivotal battle."

Count two more states as culprits in the rush to expand state-sponsored gambling.