February 26, 2017 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Op-Ed by Julaine Appling “Where else can you buy hope for a dollar?”  This sad statement from gamblers shows the level of desperation too many reach in trying to secure their present and their future. Gambling is a zero-sum game. Winner takes all; loser loses all he or she has in the game. Gambling is indiscriminate in this win-loss setup. Done legally, it’s no respecter of people, whether we’re talking buying lottery tickets or...

Burlington –  Citizens Against Expanded Gambling and Wisconsin Family Council partnered to hold their first forum last night, drawing a crowd of 39 participants in Burlington.  The forum informed citizens on the facts about the Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry, the impact of legalizing Internet gambling, and provided effective tools of engagement to combat expected legislation from the Wisconsin State Legislature. Attendees were encouraged to contact their state legislators and educated on effective means of communicating the information to their...

MADISON – Nearly 900 residents from across the state joined Citizens Against Expanded Gambling’s tele-townhall last night to discuss the dangers of expanding gambling in Wisconsin.  Congressman Glenn Grothman strongly voiced his opposition to any new casinos, noting the negative impact far outweighs any benefit they bring to a community.  “If you put a casino in Shullsburg, in Beloit, in Kenosha, you are going to have an increased amount of loss.  Behind all of those losses, will be more people...

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“By the time Jim Calabrese moved to Maryland in 2001, gambling had already taken a huge toll. The hours he spent and the money he lost playing the slots and video poker caused his wife to leave him with the couple’s three daughters in tow. She left “entirely because of the gambling,” he said. Not to mention, he also narrowly escaped criminal prosecution after stealing thousands of dollars from his then-Las Vegas employer to feed his habit.”

“Her traveling companion sensed that Diana Abelt had a gambling problem. Whenever they took a drive to northern Wisconsin for the weekend, Diana insisted on stopping at a casino to play the slot machines. The companion tried taking different routes to help her avoid temptation. But it was of no use: No matter where they turned, it seemed another casino would pop up.” Watch the Video

“When Jason failed to place a large bet for Wu, a bet that would have won a very large amount of money, Mark turned to violence to settle his score. Wu shot Jason in his own home, along with two of Jason’s roommates…”

“A man suspected of multiple burglaries across Wisconsin and other states was arrested Tuesday night at Ho-Chunk Casino near Wisconsin Dells. Hall is a suspect in three Sauk County burglaries in June 2014, as well as other burglaries in other counties and states. “He was the subject of numerous crime alerts and a statewide manhunt,” said Sheriff Chip Meister.”