Australian punters will lose almost $1 billion this year to internet gambling sites that are untaxed, unregulated here and operating illegally.Despite 17 referrals from other agencies since 2001, Australian Federal Police have failed to lay any charges against suspected illegal operators.
http://www.theage.com.au/national/online-gaming-sharks-to-net-1bn-from-punters-20100529-wml6.htmlAlso see:Internet generation of problem gamblers
The rapid growth in online sports betting and poker will create a new generation of problem gamblers, experts warn.Sports betting, which is increasingly taking place online, is growing at a much faster rate than other forms of gambling.
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http://www.smh.com.au/technology/internet-generation-of-problem-gamblers-20100529-wmgx.htmlHow the internet is changing the face of poker
Seven men hunch over their poker chips, watching the cards flicking from the dealer’s hand, ignoring the gyrating, lingerie-clad women on stage behind them.
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Online gaming sharks to net $1bn from Australian punters
Australian punters will lose almost $1 billion this year to internet gambling sites that are untaxed, unregulated here and operating illegally.