The sports betting market would be transformed if the US loosened its gambling laws. [bit of explanation here about what current situation is in US]At present, federal law largely prohibits sports betting, in effect outlawing online gambling. But billions of dollars are wagered illegally in the US on sport and Adam Silver, commissioner of the National Basketball Association, has argued that such betting should be legalised so it can be regulated and scrutinised. Even if it seems that investment and gambling should be distinct — one driven by skill and the other by luck — the realities and regulations suggest otherwise. Take spread betting. In the UK, betting on financial markets is classed as gambling and is tax exempt. In Australia it counts as an investment and is taxed.
如果美国放松与赌博相关的法律,体育博彩市场将彻底改变。目前,联邦法律基本上禁止体育博彩,实际上将在线赌博认定为非法。但是,美国非法进行体育博彩的资金达数十亿美元。美国国家篮球协会(NBA)总裁萧华(Adam Silver)认为,应该将这类博彩合法化,以便监管和审查。尽管看上去投资和赌博应该是不一样的(前者靠技术、后者靠运气),但是从实际情况和监管法规来看,情况恰好相反。以点差交易(spread betting)为例。在英国,押注金融市场被归为赌博,享受免税。而在澳大利亚,这却被算为投资,需要纳税。
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