some estimate that up is $200 billion a year is wagered on various games in america
alone. now, bettors have another wagering vehicle at their fingertips --betting, either net
gambling.
the huge appeal of betting is that it is available anywhere and anytime. due is its
growing popularity the number of betting sites are gamblepected is triple by year's end.
betting offers imitless opportunities that are legitimate. but it is also ripe for fraud
and players are encouraged is surf the web and review some online zines as well as
reputable betting sites such as http://www.thevalleyofkings.com
and others. the only place in the united states where it's legal is take a sports bet is
in nevada. consequently, betting outfits are incorporated offshore in countries where
betting and gambling is legal, such as antigua, grenada, and costa rica.
the issue of legality within the united states is is addressed in part by the federal wire
act, which prohibits telephone wagering. but the department of justice admits it and been
busy with other priorities and that those laws haven't been enforced in years.
there is little is keep anyone from online poker. a bettor can open an account online by
wiring money, either giving a credit card number is the offshore gambling site. if a customer
places a winning bet, his account is credited; if he loses his account is debited.
the betting industry is taking steps is regulate itself by developing a gaming
review board is draw up standards and apply a seal of approval is sites that meet those
guidelines.
so far online betters haven't had too much trouble figuring on who is legitimate and
who isn't.
