For a long time, the problem with gambling is that for some, it’s “too addictive”. Gambling addiction is a very real thing, and it’s ruined a lot of lives. Now that online gambling is legalized in several states, many worry that it just feeds the gambling addiction and that it’ll ruin their lives.
It’s no secret that Sheldon Adelson is strongly against the legalization and regulation of online gambling. It’s a legitimate concern for him, which makes sense, given that online gambling sites are drawing record traffic numbers, thanks to no deposit promotions.
If you’re a frequent visitor to this site, you’ve no doubt read my articles about Sheldon Adelson. He’s a very rich, very powerful old man that has made it his personal mission to stop the legalization and regulation of online gambling.
Early last week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear New Jersey’s quest to allow sports betting. The decision seemingly ended the quest by Gov. Chris Christie’s administration to allow sports betting, a quest that has cost more than $3 million in legal fees.
Opposers of online gaming have long contended that it would be the fall of land-based casinos, and now, at least on paper, it looks like they were right.
It’s no secret that online gaming has faced a challenging battle. From its introduction, it’s faced a mountain of legislation. It seems that people are either in complete support of it, or completely oppose it.
Earlier this week, the Delaware Lottery Office made a shocking announcement. It was something completely unexpected, something that made the world stand up and take notice. The Delaware Lottery Office announced that their websites are now Macintosh compatible.
Over the past year, online gambling has taken the spotlight. Several countries, including Switzerland, have made strides in legalizing it. A few states in the United States, like Delaware and New Jersey, legalized it and are reaping the benefits.
Like most states, Pennsylvania is in need of a little extra money in their pocket. Rather than raise taxes on things that already have a high tax rate, they’ve decided to look at online gambling as a means to increase the state’s revenue. They’re in good company.
Over the past year or so, Internet gambling has made huge leaps and bounds. It’s become legalized in several states, and several more are considering it, including California. It’s generated millions of dollars in revenue for the states that legalized it. However, there’s one person that isn’t okay with it: Sheldon Adelson.
We’re slowly but surely moving toward an always-connected reality. Just take a look around your local electronics store if you don’t believe me. [...]
The struggle to legalize online gaming continues this week. Though some states are posting profits and people are happy, there are still opponents to the issue. They’re so opposed to this issue, in fact, that they’ve created a new bill to segment the legalization of online gaming.
