Although tablets have only recently stepped into the world of gadgets, computer users are seen to be making a beeline for them, particularly if they happen to be gaming enthusiasts. The convenient size of tablets and their features which allow the screen to switch from portrait to landscape modes makes them all the more popular among online gaming addicts.
Reports suggest that a greater number of tablet users play online games than watch news or surf the net. Although most of the players playing online casino games hardly ever do so to earn money, the high numbers indicate that many are interested in gaming. Had the United States government made efforts to make gambling online legal, many tablet users would actually take part in online casino games instead playing at free gaming websites.
Fitch Report
The credit ratings company Fitch Ratings recently released a report about the possibility of online gambling becoming lawful in the U.S. The company reported that many states had been debating on such a proposal and attempts have been made to make online gambling lawful. Although such attempts to regulate online gambling have not really succeeded, the objective is more than apparent.
The Fitch report states that as much as five to six billion dollars are going overseas from revenues generated through online gambling in the United States. With regulations, this figure is bound to increase significantly. Land based casino gambling accounts for about $60 billion currently. However, there are many questions that remain unanswered so far as regulating online gambling goes. Interestingly, lottery companies feel threatened about the losses they are likely to face if online gambling gets legalized. Internet gambling is slowly growing into a major threat and whether it needs to be stopped to protect land-based revenues obtained from casinos is a debate that is still inconclusive. The best alternative is for the land based casinos to try to place their products online instead of trying to stop the government from legalizing online gaming. Fortunately, some Nevada casinos are open to doing so and other casinos should actually start thinking of following their examples.
European Commission Release
The European Commission released a paper on online gambling and debates have been going on since contemplation of the effects of the Green Paper. This debate will be thrown open to the public to get their opinions. The Green Paper is no doubt a controversial document and different online gambling trade groups with much hold over the online gambling world are concerned about the issues discussed here. One of such associations called the Remote Gaming Association appears to have reservations about the lack of commitment on part of the European Commission to implement the EU’s basic principles. It appears that the EC, acting on behalf of the EU, wants a more fragmented approach to internet gambling on a national level.
The EC has particularly called upon those involved in the online gambling world to answer the questions in this questionnaire. The greater the numbers of responses from interested parties, the greater are the chances of the EC knowing what the people really feel regarding this issue.