New York's police commissioner noted that illegal sports betting is harmful, proving a necessity for regulate sports gambling.

The police commissioner of latest York City mentioned this week exactly what gaming advocates was saying, that illegal sports betting is hurting society. Gambling analysts have reported again and again that regulating sports gambling is wanted to finish the large sports wagering black market.

“Illegal gambling and money laundering aren't victimless crimes," said Raymond W. Kelly at a press conference announcing an immense sports betting raid. "The proceeds from illegal sports betting are used to fuel organized crime and support harmful criminal enterprises."

State lawmakers have asserted that sports betting exists despite the fact that the federal ban against it continues, only in an illegal and untaxed form. Delaware and New Jersey lead a variety of states fighting the NFL and the dep. of Justice at the laws making sports gambling illegal.

NFL representatives have claimed just a minute percentage of its fans are gambling, despite figures indicating sports wagering on football alone involves billions of bucks in illegal plays. Legislators desirous to regulate this activity both to create revenue and protect consumers argue that illegal sports betting is doing significant harm.

Kelly spoke at a press release of the arrest of just about 40 people in a handful of states for taking almost $200 million in action over three years. The necessity to regulate sports betting and stop this illegal gaming struck even the commissioner.

Published on April 11, 2010 by MattMiller

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