June 3rd, 2011 ?|? Published in Inrodution
In the United States Government there is currently a tussle between pro-online gambling activists and the anti-online gambling lobbyists. This has sparked so much interest that experts submitted surveys to ascertain the mood of the people on each side. Conducted by the Lottery and Gaming Group, the results of the survey have recently been made public.
The Most Important Findings
One of the most important findings is the current and future behavior of American citizens with regards to online gambling. Nine percent of Americans admit they have engaged in some type of online gambling over the past 12 months. Also, 13 percent of citizen admitted they would participate in some form of online gambling in the next 12 months if it were legalized. This number would increase to 15 percent if the online services were provided by their favorite land casino.
The survey also examined whether online gambling should be regulated at the state or federal level. 55 percent of participants prefer the regulation of online gambling at the state level. Ironically, in a similar study conducted last year, 55 percent of Americans favored regulation at the federal level.
Reasons for the Change of Public Opinion
The Senior Vice President of the Lottery and Gaming Group attributes the change to initiatives taken by many states to implement online gambling thus swaying public opinion in their favor. Also, with the Republicans controlling the House of Representatives and being opposed to online gambling, many Americans see online gambling incapable of progressing toward legalization. However, many states feature a bi-partisan government.
American?s Perception of Online Gambling
The survey also reviewed the perception of online gambling in the United States. Surprisingly, 41 percent of Americans felt online gambling is currently illegal. This is based on the actions taken by the Department of Justice toward payment processors and leading poker rooms. The correct legislation is that it is illegal for payment processors to process any type of online gambling financial transactions. There actually is no law that bans the activity in the United States.
The study was conducted between April 29th, 2011 and May 1st, 2011 with a sample size of 1,006 Americans. The estimated margin of error from the report is +/-3 percent, 19 times out of 20. This is an excellent study that showcases how the average American feels and views online gambling. The word is out; America wants the legalization of online gambling.
Source: http://onlinecasinoscore.com/2011/06/an-online-gambling-study-in-the-united-states/
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