AGA: U.S. should establish federal policy for online gaming

Las Vegas Review-Journal – On Wednesday night, Justin Timberlake and other Hollywood stars walked the red carpet in Las Vegas to premiere their new movie, “Runner Runner,” a harrowing account of a lawless online poker world ruled by shady and unethical characters. Their story is fiction — and no doubt entertaining — but sadly, it is not far from reality for millions of Americans who simply want a safe online environment in which to enjoy one of America’s favorite pastimes. Currently, Americans spend $2.6 billion annually on illegal offshore gambling websites, according to new research from H2 Gambling Capital. In…