Online gambling is an online platform that offers various forms of betting on games of chance. Some of the games offered include bingo, virtual poker, sports betting and lotteries. These platforms also provide tax revenue to the government.

While some people may perceive gambling as a leisure activity, others see it as a threat to their well-being. As a result, the morality of gambling has become a point of contention in broader online gambling regulation. The First Amendment and Due Process Clauses have been used as defenses against illegal Internet gambling. However, these arguments have been largely unsuccessful.

Federal law and state law determine what kinds of betting can be done online. While some states like Arizona and Hawaii have passed laws that make it legal for residents to gamble, others have not.

For example, New Jersey has passed laws allowing internet wagering on sports and horse racing. In turn, the Garden State has seen huge revenues. Its residents have called for a change in its policy.

The United States Supreme Court has overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, which prohibited state-regulated online gambling. However, in June 2018, the US Department of Justice concluded that the 1961 Wire Act applies to online wagering in the U.S.

This has created the possibility for states to pass their own laws on online gambling. Some state officials are concerned that the Internet could be used to bring illegal gambling into their jurisdiction. Others are skeptical about the ability of the government to regulate this industry.