Gambling News by House of Odds

Pro-gambling groups are ramping up their lobbying efforts in Massachusetts as lawmakers weigh whether to adopt slot machines, casino gambling, or a combination of both, a review of state lobbying records by The Associated Press has found. In 2005, companies and groups pushing legalized gambling in Massachusetts spent $764,500 on lobbyists to press their message on Beacon Hill. In 2008, those .

Over the past decade, online gambling has expanded to become a multi-billion dollar business. There are over 2,000 gambling sites worldwide; however, none of these sites are based in the United States, as the U.S. possesses stringent gambling laws. Most notably, in 2006, the U.S. Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.