Gambling on Internet wins a vote; Nevada legislature backs online betting

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The Nevada Legislature has passed a bill authorizing the Nevada Gaming Commission to allow casinos to offer online gambling. Some legislators worry that licenses will only be given to the largest casino companies. Federal authorities say the bill is in violation of the Wire Act. Experts say this is the first step in the legalization of online gambling. Under the regulations, casino operators must have technology in place to prevent bet-placing by those living in areas where gambling is illegal and by minors.

Nevada, Economic policy, Industry legal issue, Nevada. Legislature

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Celebrities Taking a Gamble

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Many celebrities including Jesse Ventura, Tom Kelly, and Tom Arnold are endorsing sports gambling web sites. Internet gambling, which is expected to reach $12 billion in business in 2005, violates American law, and the celebrities may be criminally liable.

United States, Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Advertising, Advertising Activity, Computer Betting Systems, United States. Department of Justice, Celebrities, Ventura, Jesse, Endorsements, Sports/gambling game, Endorsement advertising, Sports betting, E-commerce, Arnold, Tom

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The Perils of Casinos That Float

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Hurricane Katrina destroyed the floating casinos along the Mississippi River, and now people are questioning the laws that prohibit casinos on land. The gambling industry's state taxes account for about 10 percent of Mississippi's budget.

Facilities & equipment, Mississippi, Amusement and recreation, not elsewhere classified, Economic aspects, Buildings and facilities, Hurricanes, Storm damage, Hurricane Katrina, 2005

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