Legislators propose 15% to 25% tax rate for new states adopting internet gambling WSOC TV [Video]

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — (AP) — Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States issued model legislation last week for states that are weighing whether to permit internet gambling. The proposal will be discussed at the group’s winter meeting in New Orleans next week.

It is designed to give them a framework around which to build their own legislation while incorporating things that have been working well in other states.

Seven U.S. states currently offer legal online casino games: Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia. Nevada offers internet poker but not online casino games.

“Many states have been discussing this, but were having a hard time getting it across the finish …