Will online gambling spread beyond these six states, or is it just a fad?

The transition from mostly in-person gambling at casinos to relying more on mobile apps signals a shift in the gaming industry as a result of the pandemic.

When it comes to online gambling and sports betting, each state has its own rules, regulations and legalities.

Sports betting has been widely legalized across the United States, but online gambling still remains rather scarce from state to state. 

Much of the hesitancy is fueled by a fear that offering online gambling as an option will pull people away from casinos. Some may prefer to test their luck on the couch, while others enjoy the ambiance of a busy casino. 

Gambling at home does not provide the same rush, especially for those who favor playing games, such as blackjack, with others.

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Many skeptics of internet gambling fear that the option to play from home will cause a decrease in casino foot traffic. The concern of internet gambling destroying in-house casinos has been studied by experts, including Jane Bokunewicz, director of the Lloyd Levenson Institute at Stockton University. 

Bokunewicz noted through her studies that in-house casinos and internet gambling actually complement each other, with growth simply happening at a slower pace. Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, backed up these claims.

"New Jersey proved it," said Schwartz, per The Associated Press. "Casino revenue after the pandemic has stabilized, and online revenue is setting new records."

Internet casino gambling is currently legal in six U.S. states. (iStock)

For the few states in the country that have given online gambling a go, the amount of revenue brought in proves its