Can Online Casino Games Help States Pay Off Debt Burdens?
In 2006 congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Most payments processors were afraid to touch gambling transactions. This forced American players to place wagers on offshore casinos. New Jersey and Michigan have led the way in legalizing online casinos, and several other states are considering it. Leo Twin from Gamblerspro expects at least a dozen states to legalize online casino games before 2030.
The ban on online gambling in the US was introduced in 2006. It's been 15 years and there's no move to amend it. The ban has been a historical mistake. States will take matters into their own hands. UK rakes in billions annually from legal online gaming. Last year alone, the UK Gambling Commission reported raising £18.89 million from fees and other income. In the USA, money goes into the pockets of Caribbean casinos and operators who don't take player protection seriously. KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita’s only local radio station.