Poll : 01 August - 14 August 2018

Not only don't I trust it and I don't trust myself. It's too easy to become a bad habit, like smoking once was (for me) until age 26. Until the winning money comes pouring out of my computer, I think it's a terrible idea. Sometimes the free drinks (help) make up for a bad session on the machines.

I tried it and didn't like it. Too easy to be swindled.

Casinos have gotten greedier and greedier with slot pay table changes, game table changes, resort fees, parking fees, buffet prices, and long gone specials of shrimp cocktail, foot long hot dogs, and strawberry shortcake.  So what makes you think for one second that online gambling won't find new creative ways to rip it's customers off too?  How about funds transfer fees, rigged games where you are playing poker against house shills only, slot pay tables that say one thing but deliver another, entry fees, and simply waiting a week or more for your winnings to transfer to your bank while they collect the interest paid on your money.  No, sorry, but online gambling should be outlawed with a death penalty for violators.  Don't believe me?  Just remember the hell caused by illegal sports bookies in the past.  How many died or paralyzed because of them.  What extremes would online gambling sites go to?  Don't you think the mob would love to get into online gambling!

All the “no” answers make too much sense. 

Of the choices provided, I would say “no” because of the impact it could potentially have on gambling destinations such as Las Vegas. Personally, I do not trust much of anything when it comes to money and gaming on the internet. I use the WSOP app to play for free and have had my iPad disconnect while in a hand. They did not have a way of recooping the “cost” of my bets lost or tournament buyin restored as a result of something I cannot control. If I don’t see it in free sessions, there is no way I will even consider doing anything in real money sessions.

I select All of the NO's..I totally agree with Mike, Dave, Jackie, Roy and Clark. NO NO NO NO From my own personal experiences. Bad Idea.

I'm surprised by all of the comments so far.  The question wasn't to pass a law that requires everyone to participate in sports betting.  Like other gambling, marijuana, or yoga for that matter, if you don't trust it or don't like it, you're welcome to abstain.  I enjoy betting on sports from time to time and I'd like to be able to do it when I'm outside Nevada.  I never participated in online gambling because I didn't trust it, because it was illegal in the U.S. and I had no legal recourse if I didn't get my money back.  If it's legal and regulated, I'd participate because I'd have more confidence of getting my money out of it.  Also, it's much easier to set up an online business than to buy a physical casino, so we will likely see a lot more competition, which usually benefits consumers without the risk of consolidation that we see on the LV strip.  That said, it should be a decision left to individual states rather than the federal government, like other forms of gambling.

 We live in the Colorado mountains and the nearest "B&M" casino is over 3 hours drive, much less going to Las Vegas. Being able to play for real money online would add enjoyment to my "play money" gaming.

Couldn't decide between "addiction" and "brick-and-mortar" options, but both are good reasons to protect us against ourselves by voting no to legalized. (if legalized, who wants it unregulated?  Dual question or one size fits all?) 

Twenty years ago I'd have loved to play online for money but also knew it would be disastrous financially.  Now, meh, I'm over it, and glad I never had the chance.  And I don't want my favorite gambling venues to fail when everybody loses all their vacation money staring (and crying) in front of their computers.  Morally, go for it, as long as you can still provide for your family, send the kids to college, and pay for your long term health care when Alzheimer's sets in. 

I prefer the atmosphere of a casino personally the atmosphere of being in a casino

Add me to the group that marks all the no's
Whether its Las Vegas,AC, Miss. or the local, the actual casino experience is something I enjoy. Sitting in front of my computer in my underwear somehow does not have the same vibe as being in an actual casino. 

I like bunnies! Fluffy white bunnies! Bunnies are nice! And cute!
Any objections to this response should be immediately forwarded to Anthony Curtis.

I was playing poker online for real money for several years when there were still ways to fund accounts for USA-based players. I would definitely do it again if it is made legal. I like playing in the comfort of my home whenever I feel like it.

It's hard to believe that people who like to gamble would object to having the availability for others to gamble on-line against the law. Thank you [email protected] for making sense. The arguments made were the same as arguments against casinos in other states, off-track race betting, on-line horse race betting, and any other form of gambling. And for those who want a free drink, just walk over to the fridge for a beer. It's cheaper than driving to the casino to get your "free drink".