[View the story "Online gambling" on Storify ]Online gambling Storified by AJAMStream · Wed, Jan 08 2014 13:06:46
Online gambling is
legal in Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey, and other states are also looking to pass legislation. There are legislative attempts to allow
federally-regulated online gambling, including three bills
introduced in the House in 2013. This map shows varying legality of internet gambling among states.
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The following chart demonstrates that the Las Vegas Sands is currently prospering, while its competitors MGM Resorts and Caesars entertainment have plateaued. This competition
has been cited as the reason for Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson's vocal opposition to legalization of online gaming.
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Some commented on Adelson's views on online gambling.
@AJAMStream Sounds like Sheldon Adelson is afraid of competition.Carol W
Studies show that online gambling can be
addictive . Many admitted their addictions and shared their stories online.
I was laid off from my job of 15 years in May and have not moved from the computer. I am spending my all my cash on these sites and feel horrible about it but cannot seem to stop.experienceproject.com
According to one commenter, it is not only online gambling that can be addictive. In fact,
psychologists and studies hold that similar activities lead to similar types of addiction.
I was laid off from my job of 15 years in May and have not moved from the computer. I am spending my all my cash on these sites and feel horrible about it but cannot seem to stop.experienceproject.com
The Stream community chimed in when asked whether online gambling should be legalized.
Some argued that poker, purportedly a game of skill rather than chance, should be taken into account separately from online gambling.
@AJAMStream the difference is poker isn't a game of chance. Also, the dealer or house doesn't have an inherent advantage as in Black Jack.Con von Hoffman
Several discussed differences between in-person and online gambling, some agreeing that addiction is more likely online.
@AJAMStream The experience of live gambling offers unique value to the bettors which online gambling will never be able 2 replace entirely.PokerFaceNews
@AJAMStream Difference is addicts will go online. People will go to casinos for experience only. Wld cut biz down at brick & mortar casinosChris
@AJAMStream online gambling WILL most likely lead to increased rates of addiction simply due to EASY accessible.Jenny
Others commented on the 'morality' argument.
@loisnam @AJAMStream I'm not a prohibition guy in general. Reduce the harm & leave morality out of it. #gamblingCranky Clown
@AJAMStream #Onlinegambling is affected by the US fundamentalist religiosity ... Puritanical pietyMatthew Kummernuss
@AJAMStream The United States of Vice. Drugs, gambling, the Bunny Ranch,...What's next?aaron haynes-lewis
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