Will Online-gambling Laws Change with Democrats in the White House?
Charles E. Richards
Will Online-gambling Laws Change with Democrats in the White House?
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Currently, it is illegal
for computer users in the US to gamble
using the Internet. This is unfortunate for a lot of gamers who would like to
play casino games or online Texas
holdem poker and have the ability to gamble from
their own homes. But because gambling has always been a touchy issue state to
state in the US , the federal
government made it illegal for anyone to transfer money via a
US
based Internet connection if the money being sent was for
betting purposes. With no money trading hands, it is a bare market for people
who want to gamble on online games like poker and such. But that law was given
its teeth by the republicans who have been in power for the last several years.
And with the Democrats poised to assume power, the law could
change.
Shift in Sentiment
Change is definitely in the air in
Washington DC , and as Barack Obama and the Democrats
prepare to take power in the capital, online gambling laws could be among one of
the things lawmakers see fit to do away with in their quest to try and reverse a
lot of the policies enacted by their republican predecessors. But while the
sentiment is all about change in reaction to Republicans, Democrats may not be
the best party to turn to for support when it comes to Internet gambling. Just
like many Democrats support limiting what can be said on TV or the Internet for
the sake of children, many will likely support the continued law against
Internet gambling
Economic Factors
One consequence of economic downturn is that
everyone, including state and federal governments, feel the pinch, and they look
for any means available to increase revenue. Historically, gambling has offered
people the hope of some quick cash. Either in the form of tax revenue from
gambling or from the little guy’s hope of winning it big, gambling offers
another opportunity for government to collect money in an already cash strapped
environment. If the federal government allowed Internet gambling to happen, then
there would be millions in potential taxes collected from those
operations.
Desire for
Regulation
One other
consequence of the economic downturn and the Democrats’ rise to power is a
public desire for more regulation, not less. So in that respect, the laws that
forbid Internet gambling in the
US
may only be kept or even strengthened.
No One Really Knows
There are a whole host of other issues
facing the government, and the Democrats may not think that changing the laws
governing Internet gambling are worth readdressing. Only time will tell.
