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Gambling was verboten because of the presence of organized crime in the industry even where it was legalized.
by Duanemclemore 3y ago
Gambling was verboten because of the presence of organized crime in the industry even where it was legalized.
- x3n0ph3n3 3y agoGambling is seen as a liability because gamblers often get into huge amounts of debt, which is what the FBI is really concerned about. Huge amounts of debt open people up to bribes and other corruption.
- Duanemclemore 3y agoExactly. Even in places where it was legal it was an easy way to get on the radar of organized crime, who would try to exert influence. It also could be an indicator of an affinity for risk-taking. And if there's anything they're trying to avoid in high level secret keeping... It's risk.