November 98 - States Seek to Outlaw Internet Gambling States are pushing federal legislation that would outlaw betting over the Internet, but some experts believe regulation, not prohibition, is the answer.
States alarmed by the growth of Internet gambling want to outlaw it.
State-backed legislation to prohibit online gambling has been introduced in Congress, but experts don't believe a ban can be enforced. California, Minnesota, New York, Wisconsin. National Association of Attorneys General, Cato Institute, Interactive Gaming Council. Inside the Online Casino With nearly 200 Web sites on the Internet, online gambling isn't hard to find. From a home page, bettors may have to download software before starting.