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Opinion Opens Door to More Internet Gambling

Opinion Opens Door to More Internet Gambling

In a reversal from its long-standing interpretation, the U.S. Department of Justice has determined online gambling does not violate federal laws as long as it is conducted on non-sports.

 Tuesday, December 27, 2011
NJ Governor Says 'No' to Internet Gambling

NJ Governor Says 'No' to Internet Gambling

Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie March 3 vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first in the nation to legalize Internet gambling on something other than pari-mutuel horse racing.

 Thursday, March 03, 2011

Study Says Online Gambling Growing in Great Britain

The habits of gamblers in Great Britain are moving more toward betting online, a study carried out on behalf of the Gambling Commission has revealed.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2007

British Online Betting Firm Will Cover Other Company's Customer Losses

The British-based online betting company Betfair has announced a "rescue package" under which it will cover the losses for most of the customers of the Sporting Options betting exchange, which ceased operations and was placed under administration Monday.

 Tuesday, November 16, 2004

British Online Betting Firm Will Cover Other Company's Customer Losses

The British-based online betting company Betfair has announced a "rescue package" under which it will cover the losses for most of the customers of the Sporting Options betting exchange, which ceased operations and was placed under administration Monday.

 Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Internet Gambling Ban Passes House with Racing Exemption

The Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday evening with a carve-out that would exempt horse racing and other state-sanctioned gambling activities.

 Wednesday, June 11, 2003

NTRA: Legislation 'Fundamentally Flawed and Unfair'

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, in a statement released June 21, said the reworked "Combatting Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act" is "fundamentally flawed and unfair," and it also said it plans to discuss the ramifications of a move by Citibank to ban use of credit cards for online wagering.

 Friday, June 21, 2002