Congress rethinks its ban on Internet gambling

Comment #9

TheOtherOne — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:35:53 GMT

I Thought the same thing.

Only been 4 yrs and they talk about how this underground empire is making 6 billion plus.

Hello?!! Start with another HUGE industry potential that is going up in smoke before your eyes!

Not that I care about either, really

My opinion is EvERY state should have at least one casino. At least we'd get cheated less than we would online.

Comment #8

diamondpalace — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:13:34 GMT

Once they legalize it I'm going to make a killing at pick 3 and pick 4 online.

Comment #7

rdgrnr — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:17:08 GMT

The federal law is only stopping the scaredy cats from playing online.

They don't enforce that law any more than they enforce our immigration laws, it's a free-for-all baby.

If it feels good, do it.

Comment #6

maringoman — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:07:21 GMT

The beauty of internet gambling as far as I'm concerned is being able to play the Texas Lotto, CA Superlotto, NY Lotto at the last minute from the comfort of my living room. I always see that Texas Lotto jackpot grow to over 50 mil!!! I cant wait

Comment #5

Grovel — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:38:56 GMT

I know something they could legalize. At least Califorina has the right idea.

Comment #4

AceKicka — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:02:14 GMT

... Where do I begin? Hmmm.... People sometimes resort to drastic things when they are strapped for cash, (I apply the same sentiments to Congress.)

And $42 Billion over 10 years... what is that? We're now working with Trillions. How's THAT for inflation?

Hell, they'll pass something next week to blow that much! LOL When are we going to finally get leadership that understands basic math, budgets logic??

Pick3 pick4 are the ONLY games that I've ever played online because at least the win... [ More ]

Comment #3

Littleoldlady — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:56:09 GMT

They don't want to be left out . Why shouldn't we be able to wager a couple of dollars legally? Answer to that is we should be able to

Comment #2

CAL-LottoPlayer — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:57:51 GMT

Legalizing internet gambling would be a huge mistake. It's too easy for the casinos , really just programmers in their offices, to rig the game. There are so many ways to rig the game , it's not even funny. All they need do is simply write the code. There have already been cases where online casinos have cheated players. This is happening all the time even now. We're not even hearing all the cases where it's happening because they haven't been discovered. Some cases will never be uncovered becau... [ More ]

Comment #1

JonnyBgood07 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:43:42 GMT

Some adults will spend their money foolishly, but it is not the purpose of the federal government to prevent them legally from doing it, Mr. Frank said.

...that's all that should need to be said...no other argument should be necessary

Congress rethinks its ban on Internet gambling

Lottery Post — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:37:00 GMT

With pressure mounting on the federal government to find new revenues, Congress is considering legalizing, and taxing, an activity it banned just four years ago: Internet gambling.

On Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee approved a bill that would effectively legalize online poker and other nonsports betting, overturning a 2006 federal ban that critics say merely drove Web-based casinos offshore.

The bill would direct the Treasury Department to license and regulate Internet ga... [ More ]