| − | '''Pay to play''' refers to a systematic form of [[corruption]] in which businessmen are expected to give campaign donations in exchange for state government contracts. In 2009, allegations of it forced New Mexico governor [[Bill Richardson]] to withdraw as Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce. In 2008, Illinois governor and Obama associate [[Rod Blagojevich]] was removed from office under similar allegations. | + | '''Pay to play''' refers to a gaming system where the benefits earned by signing up for premiums or membership in a video game becomes so extreme that users basically pay their way to victory by paying the game producers. |