Effect of Law Against On-Line Gambling | IXGAMES

Gaming industry leaders say Internet gambling will thrive despite a recent law effectively barring online betting in the United States. In October, President Bush signed legislation making it illegal for U.S. banks and credit card companies to process payments to gambling Websites But some traditional U.S. casino operators view the rules as temporary and say…

Online gambling targeted (Canada)

Online gaming has existed as a form of business and entertainment since the 1990s. Online gaming operators offer different forms of gambling and betting that generated nearly $12 billion in revenue last year. Though the online gaming industry is clearly popular, it has lead to debates and controversies. The legality of online gaming varies around…

Detroit casino watchdog (Dan Gustafson) quits to head nursing home group!

Dan Gustafson says he is stepping down as head of the state agency that oversees the city’s $1.23 billion casino gambling industry to lead a nursing home advocacy group.Gustafson, 47, is a former three-term Republican state representative from Haslett and has served as executive director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board since then-Gov. John Engler…