I just saw an intriguing poll on the nj.com website questioning whether Congress should enact laws and legislation concerning sports betting. The question was straightforward: Should Congress pass a bill to outlaw sports betting in the U.S.? I participated in the poll, voted for my preferred option, and gained valuable insights from the results. The majority of voters, 52.12%, support passing a legislation to ban sports betting in the United States. When I voted on the poll, there were 5,767 total votes, with 3,006 in favor of passing and approving a legislation. U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham and California Senator Dianne Feinstein are supporting legislation to criminalize online sports betting nationwide and dismantle the multi-billion dollar industry in various regions of the United States. It is important to note that the poll results are very close, with 42.27% not in favor of a law to ban sports betting in the United States, a difference of 9.85%. New Jersey Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker are opposing the bill to prevent the sports betting industry from returning to the unregulated underground world, where the government cannot access the expected revenue of around $1.2 billion by July 2014. New Jersey just passed a bill permitting sports betting, but it may be in danger due to a new measure presented in Congress to outlaw online sports betting, with backing from both chambers. There is still plenty to discuss and debate over this issue that affects the whole population of the United States. The people’s preferences are evenly split, with around 50% in favor of the law and 50% against it. New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez said that a complete ban on internet gambling would benefit illegal operators over states like New Jersey who have established a safe online gaming system. This law will endanger millions of American poker players without addressing issues such as preventing minors from playing online, combating fraud, or cracking down on other illicit activity. What is the future of the sports betting industry amidst the ongoing struggle? It is important to evaluate the industry’s impact, considering both positive and negative aspects, and compare it to other sectors causing greater harm. What is your viewpoint? As a freelance writer, I am Andrew Smith, an author who writes for internet sports sites. Residing in San Jose, Costa Rica. To check the poll, visit http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/poll_should_congress_pass_a_bill_that_would_outlaw_online_gambling.html
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