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WASHINGTON -- After nearly a decade of trying, Congress finally appears ready to deal with Internet gambling, a phenomenon that has grown dramatically in recent years as millions of people from college students to retirees log on to play poker or wager on sporting events.

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WASHINGTON - Internet gambling is addictive, dangerous and should be outlawed, lawmakers argued Tuesday as the House took up a bill to prevent people from using credit cards or other payment forms to settle online wagers.

``The ease of Internet gambling poses a very serious threat ...

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A day after the World Cup ended with Italy's shootout victory against France, Jeff Sherman still was working on soccer's premier event.

The Las Vegas Hilton oddsmaker was posting future lines Monday at his sports book, giving bettors the opportunity to put their money down on the ...

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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote today on a bill that would ban credit cards for paying online bets and could padlock gambling Web sites.

The legislation would clarify existing law to spell out that it is illegal to gamble online.

To enforce ...

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LONDON - The latest U.S. attempt to ban the multibillion-dollar online gaming industry from its virtual shores will take a step forward this week, but looks set to fall short of its goal, London-based analysts say.

Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia is the latest U.S. opponent of ...

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A Hyde Park man had himself arrested Monday morning after racking up almost $6,000 in charges to his roommate's account in an online casino, Hyde Park police said.

Trenton R. Riley, 20, told police he used his roommate's computer and account to log on to www.partypoker.com shortly ...

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Manitoba Lotteries Corp. is violating the province's gambling advertising rules by depicting two men playing poker in a pull-out ad included in weekend newspapers.

It's not the first time it's happened. And it's further proof the Doer government is actively urging Manitobans to ...

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