1. What changes did NJ Gov. Chris Christie require before he would sign a bill to legalize internet gambling in New Jersey?

2. Name the other two states which also have laws allowing internet gambling.

3. How will the law benefit New Jersey, according to Gov. Christie? (note he vetoed two previous online gambling bills before signing this one)

4. a) How much money will NJ residents lose gambling online in 2014?
b) What is the population of New Jersey? (rounded to the nearest million)
c) What percent of the population has a gambling problem?

5. What will the newly signed law require/allow? Be specific.

6. a) What will the tax rate be on internet gambling?
b) Which levels of government will get this "income"?

7. a) What did each of the following say about the new law?

• president of the Casino Association of New Jersey
• Michael Frawley, of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel
• The director of the Poker Players Alliance

b) What do you think of their shared opinion that online gambling will benefit New Jersey?

c) The reporter chose to include only one paragraph from anyone opposed to the law legalizing online gambling in New Jersey. Why do you think this is so?

8. In paragraph 5 the reporter states: "The idea [of legalizing online gambling] is to help the struggling casinos by attracting new gamblers who are not now visiting the casinos. The comps, like free hotel rooms, show tickets, meals or other freebies, would be accrued from online play, but would have to be redeemed in person at a casino, presumably enticing a player to spend more money while there."
In your opinion, will people who have been enticed to become new gamblers benefit from the new law? Explain your answer.

9. Answer at least two of the following questions. Provide explanations for your opinion.

1. Is bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue a good reason for the government to promote online gambling?
2. In the long run, how will online gambling hurt New Jersey families?
3. Will legal online gambling make more New Jersey residents richer or poorer?
4. Is gambling a good way to earn money?
5. Is gambling a good form of entertainment?
6. Statesman is defined as: a usually wise, skilled, and respected government leader. Are the NJ state legislators and Chris Christie's decision to pass the bill into law an example of statesmanship? Explain your answer.

10. We cannot see any redeeming value in legalized online gambling. If you hold an opposing viewpoint, you are welcome to email your opinion to editor @ studentnewsdaily.com.