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In many cases, yes. For example, many countries allow online gambling and have issued licenses to numerous online casinos. However, the situation in the United States is a little more complicated. In recent years, legislation has been introduced in an attempt to regulate and even ban gambling over the internet. However, the proposed legislation has not targeted the casual player gambling from their home, but rather the individual casino operators who accept real money wagers. Despite efforts to ban it, online gambling has become a billion dollar industry, and it is estimated that the majority of online gamblers in fact, reside in the US. As of now, legislation pertaining to internet gambling is a grey area, and undefined at best. Until recently, the United States federal government largely deferred to the individual states in matters related to gambling. Given the traditional responsibility of the states regarding gambling, many have been in the forefront of efforts to regulate or prohibit Internet gambling. Several states, including Louisiana, Texas, Illinois, and Nevada, have introduced and/or passed legislation specifically prohibiting internet gambling. Individuals are advised to consult their state and local authorities for any applicable laws in their area. For more information on the legal issues concerning online gambling, we recommend visiting the following sites: Internet Gaming Commission, Gambling and the Law.
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