It should be no surprise to some, but it is good news, nonetheless, for the online casino gambling industry in the U.S.  According to a study undertaken by Scooop.net, who specializes in online media and internet surveys, over sixty-seven percent of Americans would like to see online gambling become a legalized activity.  However, most of these same voters did not want to see the U.S. government to take part in the regulation of the industry (over 53%).  It seems they see a greater potential for success through independent and non-profit casino regulation.

Although the study has raised an eyebrow or two, it does not possess the credibility that a larger more accurately recorded survey would.  For instance, Scooops study did not reveal the names of anyone who participated in the study, as well as the amount of the participants.  Furthermore, Scooop.net has been associated with online casino sites, which in the big picture, takes away from the credibility of the study even more.

Despite these issues, it does not make sense for Scoop to publish fake results, considering their business is not solely dependent on the gaming business.  Specific figures were released, and indicate a trend that most gamblers already know far too well - Online casinos are becoming more and more popular with U.S. bettors.

In addition to the 67% who are in favor of legalizing online gambling, nearly 34% said that although they would not gamble at an online casino themselves, they think that U.S. companies operating online casinos should be allowed to freely compete with foreign internet casino operators.  Another 34% of voters said they did not gamble online, but have an interest in doing so.  And of all those who either expressed interest in gambling online or who already do so, over two-thirds of them said they would feel safer playing at a U.S. based online casino.