Above lines were quoted years ago by an American writer and it shows that the dispute on legal matters of gambling is not new and discussions are as old as the gambling itself. But after 1995, the things changed immensely when online or virtual gambling was started. In 1997, the number of online gambling websites went up to 32 and now there are more than 2500 online gambling websites.

When the gambling was land based, it was easy for the nations and states to handle. But after the emergence of online casinos it is getting difficult as the existence of various aspects of game are not confined to one place. The casino may be based in one country; player may be sitting in second country and banks related to payment in the third country. So, it is getting very difficult for countries to regulate it.

Let us see the legal status of online gambling across the globe. Online gambling is legal in various countries of Europe including United Kingdom and in countries near the Caribbean Sea. Indian law is silent on this matter. There are few states of USA where land based gambling is legal and proper licenses are provided for them and still there are states that have specific laws against online casinos. Years ago central legislative of USA passed an act and use of electronic wire was made illegal for betting and gambling.

Some people may have their arguments for it and some may have against it as well but number of online casino players is increasing day by day and it shows that it is not going to take steps back. In these circumstances, nations will always face difficulty as for as legal issues are concerned.