On December 23, 2011, the Justice Department – with no public input or Congressional involvement – issued a legal opinion reversing its long-held position that the Wire Act (18 U.S.C. § 1084) bars Internet gambling, opening the door for states to authorize non-sports wagering over the Internet. New Jersey, Delaware and Nevada have since passed […]
On December 23, 2011, the Justice Department – with no public input or Congressional involvement – issued a legal opinion reversing its long-held position that the Wire Act (18 U.S.C. § 1084) bars Internet gambling, opening the door for states to authorize non-sports wagering over the Internet.New Jersey, Delaware and Nevada have since passed legislation authorizing […]
There are a number of issues coming to a head in regard to online gambling. Currently, Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware allow online gambling, that’s why if you live in these states you can easily go online and play slots here. There are proposals in California, Mississippi, New York, and Pennsylvania to join that group. Many other […]
Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling advocate and former U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln released the following statement in strong support of the Department of Justice’s reversal of the 2011 OLC Wire Act opinion: “CSIG is pleased to see today’s decision by the Department of Justice to reverse an Office of Legal Counsel opinion that was as […]
NONPARTISAN HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY: INTERNET GAMBLING WOULD DRAIN MICHIGAN’S SCHOOL FUNDING “The State School Aid Fund (SAF) likely would realize reduced revenues under House Bill 4926” Multiple HFA studies have concluded the Lawful Internet Gaming Act’s 8 percent tax rate for internet gaming licensees – which undercuts the 19-plus percent rate for land-based casinos by […]
“If you think someone is an idiot you will up their limit 10 times…keep them playing and trying to win more money” Lauren Cope, chief reporter for the UK’s Eastern Daily Press, penned a must-read column over the weekend on “how online gambling can ruin people’s lives” and “the dangers of online gambling.” The column’s […]