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Increasing access to the internet has made gambling available to a wider audience. By 2008, the revenues generated by online gambling had reached over $21 billion. However, there have been concerns that this activity could lead to the introduction of illegal gambling into jurisdictions. Consequently, state officials have expressed concerns about this issue.<\/p>\n
The federal government has reinforced state law in some cases. But it has faced constitutional challenges to the enforcement of the laws. The Commerce Clause has been raised in a number of cases. The Due Process Clause has also been used in attacks against the federal law. These attacks have been relatively unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
The most common advantage reported by users of the internet is convenience. This is due to the ability to participate in a wider range of betting options at a faster rate. However, this may also increase the rates of disordered gambling.<\/p>\n
The legality of online gambling is a matter of state law. In many cases, state law will require a certain age for gamblers to be. In some countries, the minimum age is as high as 19 years. In the United States, the minimum age for gambling is 18 years.<\/p>\n
There are several laws that have been enacted to regulate and prosecute gambling activity on the internet. The UIGEA, or the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, is one such law.<\/p>\n
The UIGEA prohibits individuals from using financial instruments to accept a bet for illegal Internet gambling activities. The Act does not prevent consumers from making a bet over the telephone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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