I have just read your comments on Internet Gambling and though I do not gamble, it truly amazes me the complete and totally inaccurate information that is provided to the public.

Yes, sports’ betting is illegal and more than likely ‘casino’ style games as well; games played against the house with fixed odds that favor the house.

There are other wagering games though, games that in fact ARE regulated with rules of entry by the Federal Trade Commission.

Under the sweepstakes rules (a free entry method must be available if a fee is charged) there is a NOTABLE exception, skill games.
There are even rules I place from the IRS for reporting income by players and yes, sites located in the U S pay U S taxes. Those that are not, of course, do not, the same as any other company doing business across borders.

Additionally, the much-ballyhooed fear of children playing games for money seems to be a lot of hyperbole.

Dave Lester
Weston, WV
(304) 269-2087