Traditionally, it has been the states and territories that have regulated gambling.

Conyers is known as one of the opponents of the drive to regulate online gambling.

He also strove to regulate gambling, but was only the first of several mayors to deal with this long intractable problem.

Already, analysts are taking odds on the likelihood of success of regulating or banning gambling via the Internet.

The House bill spares Powerball and some other games, for example, and preserves states' rights to regulate gambling individually.

According to Mother Jones, the industry has made more than $100 million in political contributions in the last five years to state governments responsible for regulating gambling.

Indian reservations are not covered by state laws regulating gambling.

He matched ladies with dancing partners, regulated gambling - an amazing task for a man who was clearly addicted to the activity - and even brokered marriages.

Berkley is known as one of the supporters of the drive to regulate online gambling.

In denying the states the right to regulate tribal gambling, the court had essentially forced the task on to Congress.