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The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was passed last year after being hidden inside a Homeland Security bill. Rep. Barney Frank is now hinting that he may endorse new legislation to repeal the internet gambling prohibition.

The Chinese Government is planning a three month crack down on illegal internet gambling taking place at the country's internet cafes. $75 Billion US Dollars a year is lost from the economy as a result of online gambling.

Police raided an illegal internet gambling operation being ran out of a strip club in New York. The operation was managed by ex-cops, including a former detective of the city's Organized Crime Division.

A Miami couple plead guilty to charges of Conspiracy and Enterprise Corruption, stemming from an investigation into an illegal internet gambling operation. More than two dozen others have also been arrested and are awaiting trial in New York.

The World Trade Organization issued its final ruling in a lengthy legal battle between Antigua and the United States leaving no chance for appeal. In late 2006 the US effectively banned all offshore Internet The latest in a long list of laws first objected to in 2003.

Gambling has been one of America's favorite pastimes since the early days of saloon poker games and horse racing. Read this article to learn about the legal battle for Internet gambling.

The booming internet gambling industry is now receiving support from an unlikely source - problem gambling experts. Some of the world's leading experts on compulsive gambling are now speaking out in favor of having online gambling legalized in the United States.

The entire European Union has now joined the fight against the U.S. on the issue of online gambling, and is seeking compensation from the United States due to the fact that the ban on internet gambling is in direct violation of US trade agreements.

The US House of Representatives have now set a date to hold special hearings to discuss the possible dangers and benefits of having legal net gambling within the United States.

Barney Frank has introduced a bill to the House that will legalize, license and regulate online gambling. The bill comes as a reaction to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act that was deceptively passed last September.

As the US House Judiciary Committee continues to fight for legalized online gambling in the United States, the industry gets another boost in favor of regulated gambling.

Online gambling begins to pick up support in Washington, as more Congressmen come out of the wood works to voice their support for legalized and regulated gambling over the internet to be available in the United States.

The U.S. could be facing a fine of $100 Billion for the act of banning online gambling; and amount that equals the country's online and offline gambling revenues combined.

Although its popularity, and legality, has cycled over the years, gambling has always been one of America's most guilty pleasures.

Have lost it's online gambling case with the WTO, and losing it's appeal, the United States now attempts to side-step the ruling by retroactively changing past trade agreements.

New legislation proposed Thursday by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., would overturn the ban on Internet gambling that was enacted last fall.

Steve Kaplan, founder of the internet sports betting empire BetOnSports.com, has been found and arrested at a hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The fugutive was taken to Puerto Rico to appear before a US Judge before extradition to St. Louis.

Tabcorp is the largest gaming and entertainment brand on the Australian Continent, and one of the largest publicly traded gambling companies in the world.

Pari-mutuels are legal in 43 states, and are widely available on the internet. This form of gambling consists of greyhound racing, horse racing, jai alai, and poker.

The United States as a society both promotes and stigmatizes gambling. This dual representation creates conflict in many aspects of living. The most apparent conflicts are regarding legalities, monetary and economic, and mental health issues.

Having recently become a member of www.winticket.com, and with the biggest horse race of the year right around the corner, it's time to look at the world leader in horse racing websites for online gambling.

The FBI is investigating the virtual online world Second Life's internet casinos, while the U.S. government decides on the legality of virtual gambling.

The World Trade Organization has ruled that the U.S.'s internet betting ban is illegal.

Attracted by flashy marketing campaigns, free starter bets, and the thrill of the risk, thousands of students log-in every day to some 1,800 offshore gaming sites (typically in Antigua or Australia) that up until now have managed to skirt US gambling laws.

The article deals with casinos, their history and contemporary situation in the gambling industry. The key attention is devoted to online casinos and its peculiarities.

This article details the growing trend of online gambling

The Safe Port Act of 2006 severely restricts online gambling, making money transfers illegal, while making exceptions for lotteries and horseracing.

CEC was a Ponzi scheme, centered around the offer and sale of fraudulent units of beneficial interest. Stay tuned with me all week for this series....I'm uncovering the Capital Enhancement Club (CEC) - Scam.

The BoDog empire is diverse to say the least. The BoDog brand's newest endeavor, a comic book series, could very well revive parts of founder Calvin Ayre's past that he would prefer the world forget.

Some simple rules for keeping your casino experience fun, protecting your wallet and hopefully winning a little money.

Is internet addiction real? Do you spend too much time online? Could you be addicted to the internet?

There are lots of casino gambling site on Internet. Not all casino sites are playing sites some sites provide information regarding casino games and internet gambling.Read more..

The Internet is a very good tool to enhance the social life of an individual, family and community for the better. But excessive use can result in what Psychologist and Sociologist call Internet Addiction which is an illness that hinders a better social life.

When you first hear the term internet addiction, you may think it is funny. I mean how can the internet be bad for you. But then stop and think of the word addiction itself.

Have you ever wondered if you were addicted to the internet? Do you have a loved one who spends all their time on the computer, talking to others online but not to you? Read this article to learn some of the warning signs of internet addiction.

Mike Caro is the leading authority on gaming strategy. Known as "Gambling's Mad Genius," Caro has published and contributed to dozens of books on poker and other card games.

We take risk every day and we really take big risk when we decide to seek love out by way of internet dating sites. This can be scary, funny or either turn your stomach, causing you to end your search for true love!

Addiction of any kind is unhealthy. An addiction that is growing more popular today is Internet addiction.

Do you want to try online gambling, but are too afraid to venture into it? Don't worry, it isn't as difficult as you might think!

With these practical tips, you can stay smart and in control at the gambling table. Read on to learn four practical techniques that will help you keep your composure so that you can gamble without regrets!

This year, Americans spend approximately $600 billion placing bets. By criminalizing certain forms of gambling and promoting others, states are engaging in an inherent hypocrisy and cheating themselves out of valuable tax revenues.

Sportsbooks are the most popular new way to make sports wagers. Since the advent of Internet gambling, sportsbooks, including legal offshore sportsbook companies, have seen business explode.

America's fascination with TV/Inernet poker broadcasts. Tips on how to recognize the symptoms of gambling addiction and steps to take if you feel that your teen has a problem.

Online gambling has become one of the most popular ways to spend time in front of your computer - but how can you make sure that your financial data is secure? Read on for tips to play it safe!

Online gambling can be fun and entertaining, but how much is too much and when have you crossed the line from having a good time to feeding an addiction? Read on to make sure you don't fall into the addict catagory!

Thousands of students are poker enthusiasts on some level. Some play on the internet, others play with friends. Smith and MacDougal are regulars at a daily poker game in the freshman dormitory complex, East Halls.

The internet has many functions. It can be very useful to people, but it can come at a cost. The internet can become an addiction. Here's why.

Online gambling is both fun and incredibly easy to do. This guide will help you to get started.