It was just in 2006 when the US Congress approved a ban on internet gambling, but reports indicate the legislature is mulling the possibility of legalizing it again. The move in 2006 forced many online casinos out of business as US customers found they were unable to buy in. Many felt that online gambling was too tempting, and trapped people into losing large sums of money too easily.
As usual, this change would probably be aimed at increasing revenue. The bill passed through a committee this week would direct the government to license and collect taxes from online casinos. The bill would allow states to continue with a ban if they choose. This brings up the larger issue of the ever-expanding availability of the Internet. If people have access to a gambling online, or even on their phone, would more people get themselves in trouble?
If you ask us, there are plenty of other things people can spend too much money on around the Internet. Why single this out? Gambling doesn’t seem more dangerous than other possible activities. How much control should the government exert over online business?
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