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It appears that the United States is standing in the way of progress for online casinos in more ways than initially thought.  The ban on online casinos in the United States may be the reason Canada is dragging its feet to regulate the online gambling industry.  The Canadian Gaming Summit held in Ontario failed to make head way toward regulation possibly due to the politics between the United States and Canada.

Under the Canadian Criminal Code online gambling is forbidden in Canada, but much like in the United States, the prohibition is a difficult one to enforce.  For the most part the anti online casino laws in Canada go without enforcement.  Estimations have reported that one billion Canadian dollars are wagered at online casinos operated by foreign companies. 

The Canadian Gaming Summit in Windsor, Ontario happening this April has created a stir among delegates and observers. It is thought that the ban in the USA on online gambling has stalled the political will for federal regulations in the Canadian landscape. Fears were expressed that the Canadian government may have the missed its opportunity to change the present laws.

“The regulatory void threatens to widen should moves initiated by Congressman Barney Frank gain traction in Washington DC,” said Paul Burns, the vice-president of the Canadian Gaming Association.

“The situation in Canada is not sustainable for much longer,” continued Burns.

“What is happening in the US, in public policy terms, is happening fairly quickly, and this flow of money outside of Canada will increase exponentially if the US finds its own regulatory solution for online gambling.”

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