Internet Poker Statistics: Americans Gambled 16 Billion USD in 2010

We spotted this today:

"As the years went by, Full Tilt became a powerhouse in the cultish world of Internet poker. By 2010, Americans were gambling $16 billion a year through such sites, according to PokerScout.com."

Statistics Source: NYTimes

For comparison, look at the size of the lottery industry and music industry