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Buy Online Lottery Tickets
Buy Online Lottery Tickets
In Europe, Australia, New Zealand and several other countries lottery players have been able to buy online lottery tickets for years. The move online has been well received everywhere it has been implemented and lotteries selling online lottery tickets report a noticeable increase in sales. Some official lottery websites sell tickets for other lotteries. The UK National Lottery website also sells online lottery tickets for the popular mega jackpot EuroMillions lottery. Some official lottery websites restrict participation by offshore players while others do not. The Australian ‘Oz Lotto’ website welcomes international players and everyone is welcome to buy online lottery tickets for any of the games that Oz Lotto provides.
For US citizens participation in a foreign lottery is illegal but the internet has many sites that will sell foreign lottery tickets to US players. US laws are designed to protect domestic lotteries from foreign competition because of the amount of money lotteries provide to states. The ability of US players to buy online lottery tickets for domestic lotteries has been hampered by the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. (UIGEA) This ill conceived law was introduced by a few anti gambling extremists in congress and tacked on to a Safe Ports Bill making it politically impossible for opponents to vote against the measure. While the law does not ban online gambling it makes the processing of gambling related transactions illegal. The responsibility of enforcement was foisted on to banks and financial institutions without a clear set of rules and guidelines. Many lottery players who used credit cards to purchase lottery tickets at retailers had their transactions declined.
Recently two states, Illinois and Iowa are exploring the possibility of allowing residents to buy online lottery tickets. Should either of these states implement the sale of online lottery tickets it could open the door for other states to offer online lottery tickets. Once federal regulations are clarified states would be free to offer online ticket sales and banks and other financial institutions would be free to process lottery related transactions. Since the technology for online lottery ticket sales has been in place in Europe for over a decade it should be an easy transition for state lotteries in the US. Most lottery observers say that allowing players to buy online lottery tickets would immediately increase sales and attract a younger tech savvy generation to lotteries. It is really only a matter of time before state lotteries allow players to buy online lottery tickets. Most players say; the sooner the better!
Atlantic City Casino Resort
New Jersey, also known as the Garden State, is located on the east coast of the United States of America. Its capital is located in Trenton. It is the fourth smallest and most densely populated state. Named after the Island of Jersey in the English Channel, it was settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s. New Jersey’s per capita income is the highest in the nation. Nine of its counties are in the wealthiest 100 in the country. New Jersey’s main agricultural products are horses, vegetables, fruit and nuts and is particular known for its cranberries and blueberries. Hammonton, in the southern part of the state is considered the blueberry capital of the world.
Tourism is a major part of New Jersey’s economy, with New Jersey Casinos making up the lion’s share of the tourism dollar. Atlantic City is famous the world over for excellent casino gambling. The east coast’s answer to Vegas and Reno, Atlantic City has a rich history. The Boardwalk in Atlantic City is world famous and is a source of nostalgia for millions. Atlantic City is home to at least 13 major casinos including the luxurious Borgata; home to the World Series of Poker and several Trump establishments.
Trumps Marina Hotel & Casino starts the list out of New Jersey Casinos. With it’s on site marina and regular shows, this is one of the showcases of New Jersey casinos. Complimenting the Marina Hotel and Casino are the Trump Plaza and Hotel Casino and the Trump Taj Mahal casino Resort. The Taj Mahal is a truly amazing site and the gem in the Trump Atlantic City casino empire.
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is considered one of the finest casinos in the world and a world-class destination for gambling and entertainment. Caesars Atlantic City is one of the highlights of New Jersey Casino gambling and entertainment and has been a cornerstone in the state for many years. Along with Harrah’s Casino Hotel, the Sands Hotel and Casino and the Tropicana Casino and resort, Caesars represents the old guard in casino opulence.
Rounding out the gambling and entertainment opportunities in New Jersey Casinos are the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City Hilton Casino, Bally`s Atlantic City Casino/ Hotel, Claridge at Bally`s Atlantic City Casino/Hotel and the Resorts Casino Hotel. With so many exciting, world-class casinos to choose from, New Jersey casinos stand alongside the major gambling and entertainment destinations of the world.