Opening the Door to Online Gambling?

Opening the Door to Online Gambling?

Has a new Justice Department legal opinion opened the door for online gambling across state lines?

For years, the federal government has opposed virtually all forms of online gambling, from poker to lottery sales. But a Justice Department legal opinion-- quietly released to the public on the Friday before Christmas-- appears to open the door for a major expansion of the industry within, and perhaps across states. We examine why the politics and cold economics behind the decision.

Guests

Edward Wyatt

Business Reporter, New York Times

Michael Brown

Member, D.C. Council (At-Large, Independent)

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