“Many who would never have ventured out to bet with a 'real bookie' will be quite comfortable placing that bet online. Most gamblers who bet online aren't even aware that it's illegal in the United States.”
“Gambling on sports is highly popular, not only among adults, but with young people who are gambling in growing numbers. In fact, Florida's most recent youth survey found that more than 55% of students in grades 6-12 report having gambled in the last year.”
“The message that playing poker for charity sends is that in the name of charity or other worthy causes, gambling is a way to compensate, to raise revenues for whatever the cause may be.”