Hawaii Coalition Against Legalized Gambling

The purpose of the Coalition is to

1) educate the public on the overwhelming negative impact of legalized gambling;

2) defeat any attempts to introduce legalized gambling into the State of Hawaii.

Hawaii Lucky to be

Gambling Free

New study concludes that gambling shares chemical reactions similar to cocaine

in addiction by some people…Hawaii fortunate in fighting off attempts to legalize commercial gambling. Betting

has been known to exacerbate poverty and other social problems The problems [of gambling] far outweigh

the benefits.Honolulu Star-Bulletin editorial, April 9, 2008

Course on Problem

Gambling offered at HPU this Fall

For more information go to Our Resources page.

Contact Us:

2345 Nuuanu Avenue,

2nd Floor,

Honolulu, HI 96817

hcalg@hawaiiantel.net

Our Mission

The Hawaii Coalition Against Legalized Gambling (HCALG) is an alliance of organizations and citizens united in our commitment to a concerted effort to prevent the introduction of legalized gambling into the State of Hawaii. Membership and supporters of the Coalition include civic, conservation, education, environment, law enforcement, political, public health, religious, senior citizen, small business, youth and other community organizations.

OF INTEREST