Gambling News by House of Odds

A new federal law -- the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act -- is slated to go into effect on Dec. 1. But it's still not entirely clear whether online gambling is illegal, or whether you can deduct losses from that activity.

State Sens. Tim Grendell and Bill Seitz want to make sure people involved in the casino business first pass criminal background checks and must not be convicted felons.