The federal statues they are using to do this stay on the books because no one wants to talk about the issue. It is sort of like Prohibition - everyone knows people are playing online and no one enforces the laws - except in high profile cases like the NetTeller CEO. Attempts to change the law die from lack of support because many politicians would prefer not to take a position on the issue. I really feel it is time to face the facts and legalize and regulate the online sites. I'm sure the brick and morter gambling folks will put a lot on money into seeing that it doesn't happen.