- The Social and Legal Problems Posed by Online Gambling By:-Jeff Alex
Not only has the Internet brought gambling into the home, it has made it anonymous and readily available to virtually anyone at any time and at any place. As a result, the popularity of Internet gambling has skyrocketed over the past few years. Since the first virtual online casino started up in 1995, the industry has grown to over 450 gambling websites. In 1997, Internet gambling produced at least $200 million in business. Conservative estimates conclude that online gambling will bring in at least $3 billion of annual revenue by 2002. Gambling over the Internet can be performed in most traditional manners. Virtual casinos and sports books, however, continue to lead the online gambling industry.
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