In light of the recent move by US congress to pass a law banning online gambling, and the crackdown on BetOnSports.com, many are asking themselves this vary question. Is online gambling something we are worried about or feel that it needs to be banned?
A recent poll at CNBC asked, "Should all online gambling be legalized in the United States?" Out of a total 2,532 votes an overwhelming 91% of voters say yes!
The crackdown on online gambling surges speculation within the industry that this might be the beginning of the end for online gaming. However many people feel it won't be the end - or at least judging by the results of the poll - shouldn't be the end.
Why not just regulate it? There’s no need to ban something that many people enjoy as a great recreational pastime. The main argument is that online gambling makes casinos accessible to anyone in the world - from anywhere including the comfort of ones home. They argue that this is a problem for compulsive gamblers - and a problem from those who might become compulsive. While that’s valid, the though of banning online casinos and not banning horse racing OR state lotteries is obviously biased. "It is senseless that these legislators and their staffs are wasting Congress' time trying to develop prohibitory bills that satisfy various vested interest groups," said Keith Furlong, deputy director of the Internet Gaming Council.
Problem gambling should be dealt with through other means - more education and addiction awareness - regulations or rules that would prevent credit cards as deposit means.
Lets hope Congress stays out of our pockets and continues to allow Americans to choose what to do with their own money.
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