Please read the Overview for Module 6 and read/watch the instructional content provided. Module 6 c ...

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Please read the Overview for Module 6 and read/watch the instructional content provided. Module 6 content: https://www.onlinegamblingsites.com/law/wire-act/ https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/gaming/2... https://ggbnews.com/article/esports-and-casinos/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/esports... https://unlv.instructure.com/courses/162390/pages/... Introduction Since becoming legalized in 2012, online gambling (daily fantasy sports, poker, sports betting, class III-type gaming, etc.) has become an increasingly important revenue stream for many companies. The last ten years also witnessed significant changes in state and federal law concerning online gambling. However, this legalization has not come without its issues; as is usual with policy related to emerging technology, it has not kept pace. For example, in late 2018, the Department of Justice announced a rather surprising change of position concerning its interpretation of the federal Wire Act. Hence, it is important for us to visit the Wire Act and review the history of online gambling. Another growing trend, with high expectations as a potential revenue stream, is eSports. It is spreading in popularity worldwide. In the last few years, we have witnessed major companies such as MGM and Caesars embracing eSports. The arrival of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) also have had a significant impact on the worlds of entertainment and gaming. Now, searching for alternative events and ways to deliver products and services amid the coronavirus pandemic and evolving consumer behavior, some operators might be more willing to embrace eSports as well as VR and AR. Learning objectives After completing this module, you should be able to: Define the Wire Act and its implications on online gambling; Describe the history of online gambling; Demonstrate the impact of eSports on the gambling industry; and Explain how VR and AR can be applied to online gambling Read/view The Wire Act of 1961Links to an external site. Gaming in 2020Links to an external site. Esports and Casinos: 10 initiativesLinks to an external site. Vegas embraces eSportsLinks to an external site. Is VR and AR the next trend in online gambling? Download Is VR and AR the next trend in online gambling? Augmented Reality in Gambling Download Augmented Reality in Gambling Watch the videos: "Gambling meets VR" and "Casinos, it’s time to turn to video games" Note: A relatively recent thesis study is also included as optional reading only. You are welcomed to browse over it Download itif you are interested to learn more about consumers' motivations for eSports. Search the Web and the Library Resources for news articles and/or trade journals and identify a recent article (published in the last 12 months) that focus on eSports gambling trends, or applications of VR/AR in gambling. Be sure to first browse over the Discussion thread and make sure that another member of our class has not already posted about the same article. Reply to this Discussion thread before 11:59 PM (PST) on Thursday. Offer a brief synopsis of the article you have selected. Based on the assigned readings and the article you have selected, what are some of the current and future barriers/challenges for eSports in gambling (or for VR/AR applications in gambling)? Are these trends an indication of money being left on the table or a mere hype that takes away from resources that could be more wisely used? Please elaborate and make your response as unique from others' in class as possible. Revisit this discussion thread by Sunday and reply to at least one other member's post. Your reply should be a brief critique of the post and indicate your agreement with the assertions provided. Our overall objective in this class is to learn together and that is best accomplished by listening, reflecting, asking questions, proposing solutions, and getting feedback on those solutions. Please post your responses before 11:59 PM (PST). Thank you.