Justices Strike Down Ban On Casino Gambling Ads.

Authors :: Greenhouse, Linda
Source :: New York Times. 06/15/99, Vol. 148 Issue 51544, pA1. 0p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Reports the June 14, 1999 rejection by the United States Supreme Court of a ban on broadcast advertising of casino gambling. First Amendment grounds for the ruling; Details of the case, Greater New Orleans Broadcasting Association v. U.S., on which the ruling was based; Implications for commercial speech and the advertising of other lawful products, like tobacco; Basis of the ban on casino advertising; Details of Justice John Paul Stevens' argument.