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GAMBLING AND CORRUPTION

NCJ Number
5015
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 40 Issue: 8 Dated: (AUGUST 1971) Pages: 10-12 & 27
Author(s)
J E HOOVER
Date Published
1971
Length
4 pages
Annotation
CORRUPTION IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT PERMITS CONTINUANCE OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATIONS, AND PASSAGE OF ORGANIZED CRIME ACT OF 1970 TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR DISCUSSES THREE OTHER STATUTES ENACTED TO COMBAT ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE ILLICIT ACTIVITIES-THE SPORTS BRIBERY BILL IN 1964 AND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968.