Quote Originally Posted by vaks
I do not realize why the US is trying to do this to begin with? why is finalizing the UIGEA a big deal? what do they believe the UIGEA will do thats beneficial?

what am i missing?
From a Republican/Christian view (note I'm unaffiliated and Jewish) I would guess that gambling is immoral, a sin, and an addiction. People lose their houses, kids college funds, etc... from gambling. Also, the sanctity and legitimacy of professional sports has been put on trial lately because of gambling issues (see Tim Donaughy in the NBA). Also, the gov't has been unable to regulate/tax the businesses (this is hearsay).

In the end I'm sure it's about money, not about the sin/addiction side of view.