Note to students: Before answering the questions, read the "Background" and watch the news clip under "Resources" below the questions.

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. How did the DOJ clarify a 2011 ruling on the Wire Act?

3. What ruling did the U.S. Supreme Court make on betting last year?

4. For what reason is the DOJ waiting 90 days to implement the ruling?

5. a) Read the “Background” below the questions. Do you think the recent DOJ interpretation is correct, and the 2011 ruling misinterpreted the 1961 law? Explain your answer.
b) Do you think the DOJ’s ruling is the responsible action to take? Explain your answer.

6. What do you think:
a) Are the negative consequences of such easy betting access (significant financial loss to many individual gamblers and the contribution to the ease of gambling for those who are addicted to it, etc.) worth it if the state can bring in a lot of money to fund the government? Explain your answer.
b) Besides the entertainment value to residents, will the legalization of online gambling benefit the residents of the state or have a negative effect overall? Explain your answer.