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Comprehensive U.S. Tax Bill Includes Online Gaming OK

Comprehensive U.S. Tax Bill Includes Online Gaming OK

by Staff

Fri, Feb 26, 2010

A wide-ranging bill introduced by two senators, Ron Wyden and Judd Gregg (l.), that would reform the American tax structure includes provisions to tax, regulate and legalize internet gaming.

Quebec Health Experts Oppose Online Gambling

by Staff

Fri, Feb 26, 2010

While public health experts say state-sponsored online gambling will only serve to create problem gamblers, the government of Quebec claims regulation will do more good than harm.

Two Credit Card Companies Pull Out of Online Gaming

Two Credit Card Companies Pull Out of Online Gaming

by Staff

Fri, Feb 26, 2010

Two of the largest credit card companies in the U.S. have decided to jump the gun on a law that bans internet gambling and are taking steps to keep their cards from being used to finance online casino play.

Norway Mimics U.S. Online Payments Ban

by Staff

Fri, Feb 26, 2010

Gaming monopolist Norway is attempting to tighten its control on the online gaming market by introducing a U.S.-style ban on payment processing.

Iowa Bill Would Allow Online Poker

by Staff

Fri, Feb 26, 2010

The Iowa legislature is considering a bill that would allow online poker and wagering on non-collegiate sporting events. Hearings have begun in the House State Government Committee.

New York Track, OTB Look at Internet Wagers

by Staff

Fri, Feb 26, 2010

State wagering board must approve multiple applications, which are targeted at younger gamblers.

Casino Visitors Move to Internet

by Staff

Fri, Feb 26, 2010

According to a recent study by research firm Mintel, only 30 percent of American adults visited a land-based casino in 2009, with 12 percent of adults having gambled online during the same year.