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    • Poll: Pennsylvania Voters Say ‘No’ To Online Gambling

    HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) — A new poll shows Pennsylvanians are at their limit when it comes to legalized gambling. The new Quinnipiac Poll shows that by a margin of 55-percent to 37-percent, Pennsylvania voters think legal gambling in the state is a “good thing.” “Pennsylvanians like gambling where it is right now,” Tim Malloy, assistant […]

    Congressional Subcommittee Weighs Online Gambling

    Organizations and advocates on all sides of the online gambling debate are cheering a Congressional hearing on the state of online gambling. The hearing took place Tuesday before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. In his testimony, American Gaming Association President Geoff Freeman praised the hearing as timely. He said the gambling lobby […]

    Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling Praises Congress for Spotlighting Hidden Dangers of Internet Gambling

    As States Move Toward Legalization, Congress Steps Up Pressure on Internet Gambling Forces Washington, D.C.—The Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling today applauded Congress for taking seriously the threat of Internet gambling ahead of this afternoon’s hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee of Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade. “The many dangerous consequences of Internet gambling […]

    Is Online Gambling a Loss for America? Opinionline

    What people are saying about certain states’ approval of Internet betting.  George Pataki, Blanche Lincoln, and Wellington Webb, The Hill: “New Jersey (has) joined Delaware and Nevada in offering legalized Internet gambling. … While it’s dressed up as fun and easy … Internet gambling ends up destroying lives, and our most vulnerable citizens become ensnared. […]

    Congress Must Act to Stop Internet Gambling

    Despite fervent warnings from law enforcement, Internet gambling — accessible anywhere and by anyone — appears to be moving forward full tilt. On Nov. 26, New Jersey joined Delaware and Nevada in offering legalized Internet gambling. Cash-starved states are eyeing it as a new source of revenue, with California expected to consider the issue next […]

    Valid Reasons to Oppose Internet Gambling

    Howard Stutz’s Nov. 24 column (“Look out, Net bets, Adelson’s after you”) employed a medieval practice used to avoid confronting unpopular positions. When you can’t defend the message, attack the messenger. The truth is I am not alone in my opposition to Internet gambling. While a majority of Americans are in favor of “live” casino […]

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