Zynga (ZNGA) Ramps up Gambling Lobby in U.S.; will it be the Next Full Tilt Poker?

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Online gambling is big business, despite the fact that it is illegal in the U.S. Overseas, however, rules are much more lax. During a conference call last month, Zynga (Nasdaq: ZNGA) CEO Mark Pincus said the company plans to launch its first real-money games in 2013. They are also stepping up lobby efforts in the U.S., according to reports out today. Zynga currently offers virtual money games in the U.S., but real-money play is prohibited.

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