According to this <a href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2012/10/08/internet-gambling-next-sure-thing.html" >article</a>, internet gambling is still a very perplexing issue when it comes to the US. A quote from the article ... The entire gaming industry is anxious to see more clarity on the legality of online gambling, Fahrenkopf (Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. is chief executive officer of the American Gaming Association) said at a news conference last week on the $36 billion-a-year U.S. casino industry overall. The AGA supports states having the right to license and regulate online poker, but not without federal minimum standards that address consumer protection, prevent underage gambling, promote responsible gaming and provide help for those with gambling problems.