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Will Online Gambling Become Legal in the U.S.?
Politicians in the U.S. are making noise about legalizing and taxing online gambling in order to take some pressure off of depleted government coffers, but the idea is facing strong opposition from Republicans, conservative groups and pro sports leagues.
Apr. 27 gambling news online

Nev. Assembly OKs stripped-down online poker bill
Members of the Assembly unanimously passed the measure, which calls on Nevada regulators to design rules that would only take effect after the federal government legalizes online gambling. It now goes to the Senate, and the sponsor said he expects it will pass on that side.
May. 21 gambling news online

The Las Vegas death ray
The curved glass facade of the Vdara Hotel in Las Vegas promises a world of climate-controlled luxury. Except if you are poolside, where sunlight reflected and intensified by the building's shape has been melting plastic and burning people's hair.
Oct. 1 gambling news online

INTERNET GAMING: Baca, local tribes oppose legalization
A plan to legalize online gambling moved forward this week in the U.S. House of Representatives, raising concerns from an Inland lawmaker and area tribes, who say the legislation would cut into California's casino business and imperil thousands of jobs around the state.
Aug. 1 gambling news online

Canadians are ready for Online Gambling
A recent poll of whether Canada should legalize online gambling showed that most Canadians are in favour. The Toronto Sun recently published results of a poll that found more than 50 percent of those questioned said that they would support online gambling if it were integrated by the government.
Mar. 27 gambling news online

Moody’s predicts slight increase in U.S. gaming industry for 2011
Analysts at Moody's Investors Service are a bit more optimistic about the U.S. gaming industry, issuing a report Wednesday projecting gaming revenue will grow 1-2 percent and casino operator profits will increase 2-4 percent in 2011.
Dec. 23 Las Vegas Sun