May 2015 – Internet Gambling

Why Online Gambling is a Bad Bet for Pennsylvania

Senator Blanche Lincoln speaks out about why online gambling is a bad bet for Pennsylvania. Here’s a little of what she had to say: “Look around at your kids or anywhere teenagers are hanging out and you will see them glued to their portable phones: Texting, playing games or using the latest hot app. It […]

Internet Gambling Actively Marketed to Children

How easy is it for children to access casino-like gaming on social media? Unfortunately, the answer is that it couldn’t get much easier. With just a Facebook or iTunes account, kids can download casino gaming apps to their phone or computer and start playing casino games, many specifically targeted for children. These games feature cartoons and […]

‘CSI: Cyber’ Exposes the Criminal Potential of Online Gambling

CSI: Cyber is the latest spin-off in the popular CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) franchise. The show, which premiered this season on CBS, is about the Cyber Crime division of the FBI and is based on the life of cyber psychologist, Mary Aiken. The latest episode of CSI: Cyber aired last week and highlighted the potential for […]

Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn Stand Against Internet Gambling

“Do you really think they can stop underage gambling?” Wynn asked Ralston, rhetorically. It’s hard to argue that any two other people on earth know more about running casinos and the state of the gambling industry than Las Vegas Sands Chairman, Sheldon Adelson, and Wynn Resorts Chairman, Steve Wynn. And while the two have […]

New Poll Shows Pennsylvania Voters Adamantly Opposed to Online Gambling

Last week, a poll of Pennsylvania voters was conducted to determine the public opinion on Internet gambling and the results were clear: Pennsylvanians across the political spectrum and from all parts of the Commonwealth are adamantly opposed to Internet gambling: 73% oppose Internet gambling 68% believe Internet gambling is completely different from traditional gambling […]