Tag: Gambling and Government
Gambling and Government: Uncle Sam Takes All
April 5, 2014
Reason – Did you fill out a March Madness bracket this year? In many states, if you put money in a pool, that’s illegal. The NCAA website warns, “Fans should enjoy … filling out a bracket just for the fun of it, not … the amount of money they could possibly win.” Give me a break. Americans bet more money on March Madness this year than on the Super Bowl. Politicians can’t quite make up their minds about gambling: They approve certain casinos and promote state lotteries but crack down on sports bets and some charity poker games. It seems…