I also think that it would be good for the US in general. We are suppose to be one of the strongest countries in the world but when it comes to things like "online gaming" we are way behind the times ... even in the stone age. Here is the problem, the only "real" casinos are in New Jersey and Nevada. Most of the other land based casinos are run by the Indian Tribes. We have several of them here in South Florida in Dade and Broward county and one that I know of over in Tampa. Now the problem is, is that this isn't a State thing .... it seems to be a county thing because there are only a few counties in the State of Florida that actually allow gambling. I for one, do not like the Indian Tribe run casinos. They are very tight and not even any fun even though they have recently been given permission to offer "vegas style" slots and table games. I do not believe that craps is even allowed yet just Black jack and the slots and poker.
I for one have gone a few times but will never go to any of those casinos again even though they are close. The odds of winning are slim to none so why even bother. They are not regulated in any way as far as I know and pretty much can set their own payout rates etc. Please if someone has knowledge of how they really operate, please let me know. I have given them a few chances and never even came close to leaving with anything more than what I came with and the bankroll didn't even last for more than a couple of hours. This to me is no fun and although they advertise $5 tables .. their is one in the entire casino and the rest are $25 and up. To me, this wouldn't entice me in anyway if I were a blackjack player, would it entice you?
Most of the people in this state are old and every single time the issue of making gambling legal in the entire state is put on the ballot it is voted down ... it would generate a lot of business for the state and as far as I know the reasoning has always been the fear of more crime and people wasting their hard earned money that they should be using for food, bills etc. That, in itself is nonsense ... no one is forcing you to step foot in any of those establishments and it is no ones business how one chooses to spend their money. As for crime, crime is going to happen whether there are casinos or not ... so that is also a mute point. Hell, most of the people I see in these Indian casinos are 60 or older, so what is their damn problem?
Evening out the playing field by allowing companies such as Harrah's, Trump and other gaming entities would entice more tourism and bring more revenue to the state and maybe force the existing Indian casinos to compete on a fairer level. I just don't understand what the big deal is! Legalizing all online gaming and allowing all states to participate would also generate revenue which is badly needed in this country since our government eems to like to spend more than they take in. Anyone who is against this is not being forced to play or participate and it certainly does not infringe upon their rights .... so you tell me, what is the big deal? It's really the business of the player who decides to participate only ... its no body else's business what anyone does with their own money.