McCain Gambling Ties

Throughout his years as Senator, John McCain cultivated deep and important ties to the Native American tribal casino industry, as well as the powerful Las Vegas casino industry. A front page investigation into McCain and his campaign's close ties to the gambling industry appeared in the September 28, 2008, edition of The New York Times.The New York Times: For McCain and Team, a Host of Ties to Gambling (September 27, 2008) The Democratic National Committee unveiled a web video highlighting McCain's gambling ties the following day.

McCain not only received millions of dollars from fundraisers tied to the gambling industry, he is also a lifelong avid gambler himself. McCain's favorite game is reportedly craps, which he has been photographed playing beyond 2:30 a.m. Barack Obama has also received money from the industry, and is also a gambler, having participated in a weekly poker game in Chicago. However, McCain has reportedly received twice as much money from gambling interests as Obama.The New York Times: For McCain and Team, a Host of Ties to Gambling (September 27, 2008) Pundits believe that the exposure of McCain's ties to the industry could hurt him among Christian conservatives.

1. The New York Times: For McCain and Team, a Host of Ties to Gambling (September 27, 2008)

2. The Huffington Post: Questions for Perot about McCain and Gambling (September 29, 2008)

3. The Dallas Morning News: McCain Has Many Ties to Casinos (September 28, 2008)

4. Boston Globe: Democrats Question McCain Gambling Ties (September 29, 2008)

5. CBN News: New DNC Web Ad Lowers Boom on McCain Gambling Ties (September 29, 2008)

6. Las Vegas Review Journal: Will McCain's Gambling Stance Scare Voters? (February 12, 2008)

7. YouTube: DNC Web Video: Betting on McCain (September 28, 2008) (Time: 0:43)