Internet Gambling
Susanna Frederick Fischer, Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America
Introduction: Security Risks and Other Challenges of Internet Gambling
Phenomenal Growth of Internet Gambling
Security and Privacy Issues for Internet Gambling
Protecting Yourself from Security and Privacy Violations
Debate over Prohibition or Regulation
The Case for Prohibition of Internet Gambling
The Case Against Prohibition: A More Limited Regulatory Approach
The Case Against Prohibition: A Market-Based Approach
Current Regulation of Internet Gambling
Legal Regulation of Internet Gambling in the United States
Regulation of Internet Gambling in the Rest of the World
Conclusion: The Future of Internet Gambling
INTRODUCTION: SECURITY RISKS AND OTHER CHALLENGES OF INTERNET GAMBLING
The U.S. General Accounting Office has defined Internet gambling as “any activity that takes place via the Internet and that includes placing a bet or wager” (U.S. General Accounting Office, 2002, p. 1). Many types of gambling activity take place online, including casino-style games (like blackjack, poker, or roulette), pari-mutuel wagering (such as wagering on horse races, dog races, or jai alai), lotteries, sports wagering, and bingo. Nonexistent before the mid-1990s, Internet gambling is now easily available to anyone with access ...
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