The U.S. Department of Justice changed their stance in regard to online gambling recently, and decided to apply the 1961 Federal Wire Act to the Internet. That interpretation ignores the context of the legislation, the intent of the lawmakers who wrote the bill, and sets a dangerous precedent for future decisions. We also take a look at the new and amazing Cover Fire Casino Skill Game! This week’s special offer is for the Wicked Bet online casino.

Is online gambling illegal in America now? The U.S. Department of Justice has done an a bout-face on their opinion on the 1961 Federal Wire Act. Their decision was in no small part a result of the millions of dollars in donations to certain congressmen from Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire owner of the largest gambling company in America, Sands Corporation. Reversing their decision from 2011, the DOJ now states that the 50 year old legislation makes all online gambling illegal, including casino games and poker. Their plan is to begin enforcing their new interpretation of the law within 90 days….

This week’s gambling news finds the march of regulated sports betting across America continuing! Eight states have legalized the activity with over 20 more now considering legislation to do the same! NBC Sports recently rolled out a bet on sports game which closely resembles in-play betting! Plus, another state is considering online poker and casino regulation! Elements of the Predict the Game contest and real-time data will be displayed on a graphic overlay surrounding the regular live-game presentation. These stats will be similar to those displayed in a sports gambling environment, such as win-probability data, moving money line and spread….

Sports Betting Federal regulation is under consideration, even as the activity explodes across the United States. Legislation has either passed or is currently under consideration in over half the states in America. Sports Betting Federal Regulation is under consideration, even as the activity explodes across the United States. Legislation has either passed or is currently under consideration in over half the states in America. However, there are some in Congress that feel they need to take control of sports betting regulation. A new federal bill has been put forth to take regulation away from the states and give control back…

We return for 2019 with a new look, a new studio, new music and a new try at an online gambling ban! Our old buddy Sheldon Adelson wants politicians (namely, Lindsey Graham) to use the Federal Wire Act for yet another pathetic attempt at an online gambling ban… just like last year. Other gambling news comes from Michigan, New York and Missouri. Here we go again! According to reporting from Gambling Compliance (paywall), the 2011 Department of Justice (DOJ) opinion that opened the door for states to legalize online gambling — casino games, online poker and the lottery — will…

It’s our last show of the year, and we’re looking at the threat to state regulated sports betting that’s coming from a new bill by Utah Senator Orrin Hatch. Mr. Hatch was one of the original authors of Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, or PASPA. And now he wants the federal government to have federal oversight of all state sports betting activity. This week’s special offer comes from the Wicked Bet online casino.