“A lot of Minnesotans are already betting on sports on their telephones, on their mobile devices, and they’re doing it illegally and through offshore platforms,” Klein told the Pioneer Press.

Former NJ State Senator Ray Lesniak writes, “Recently legislative proposals have been made to increase taxes on online gaming. Big mistake.”

Legal gaming is one of the most regulated industries in the U.S., and the industry itself invests heavily in responsible gaming initiatives to ensure that participants can engage in this activity positively.

“The gambling frenzy is mostly about people being free to enjoy themselves”

Legal online sports betting in Texas could indirectly generate nearly 8,000 jobs in the state by the time the market were to hit maturity, according to a new study from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG).