States Seek Tax Revenue From Online Gambling

By: on 8.15.11
Online Gambling

Online Gambling

Many states are turning to Internet gambling as a way to collect much needed tax revenue. Washington, D.C. hopes to raise $9 million a year by legalizing virtual gambling. The fed’s worry is that this makes gambling too accessible, but is it much different than having the lotto at every gas station and convenience store? Read the full article at NYTimes.com

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  • Paula Lynn

    Yes. On line is more addictive. You go to the store; you give your money to the money taker. OR You go on line. Your habits are turned into algorithms. They know your next move before you do. Gottcha ! You money is not so much real, even less real than buying something on line. It’s gambling, not gaming except for the one who gets faced with the real charges at the end of the month. This is not your mother’s angry birds.