Everyone knows that online betting is a muddy issue in the U.S.  All things considered, the act of operating an online casino in the U.S. is definitely an illegal activity that would likely be prosecuted by the government, whereas betting in online casinos is viewed as more of prohibited activity, but not one that warrants prosecution.  Likely due to the millions of Americans who actually partake in internet betting, the U.S. government seems to realize that the industry is too big and widespread to put a damper on.

However, some Congressmen and women believe that online betting should be stopped at all costs.  One such senator is Jon Kyl, R-Arizona, who has been trying to put a stop to online gambling ever since it was first conceived over ten years ago.  According to Kyl, there are now over 2,000 online casinos that take real money bets from players, bringing in billions of dollars, as opposed to the insignificant revenue amassed by these now powerful online betting companies in the mid 90's.

However, Kyl's attempts to squash internet betting have been met with resistance, largely due to the fact that Kyl has been using unrelated senatorial issues as platforms for his personal anti-online gambling agenda.  Most recently, Kyl tried to submit an online betting amendment to the Justice Departments spending bill, which would hold banks responsible for not paying credit fees to online casinos wrought by U.S. players who held U.S. credit and bank accounts.

However, a Senator, who asked that their name not be revealed, objected to other Senators that Kyl's bill was not in line with the appropriations bill at hand.  And since it was not the right time and place to submit a personal agenda, Kyl's amendment was turned down.  It is not clear when Congress will mull over Kyl's legislation.  However, one thing is certain - Kyl will be back, as he so confidently proclaimed.