Although only Hawaii and Utah still have outright bans on gambling, Mr Furlong says about 10-20 per cent of American politicians, often egged on by Christian conservative groups, are virulently opposed.

• 尽管只有夏威夷和犹他州仍完全禁止赌博，但弗朗先生说，约有10%25至20%25的美国政客常在基督教保守团体的怂恿下仇视赌博。