What is Online Gambling?

Fine then.

Legally, virtual items don't fall under either legal definition of "value", due to a.) not being tangible objects and b.) not being able to be exchanged for currency under the ToS. That's also why they can't be taxed. The few instances of virtual item-related matters being taken to court were all settled before a ruling to the contrary could be made, from what I can find.

You can argue that it's morally wrong or whatever, but due to the way "value" is defined, it's not illegal until a court rules it is.

...Most internet sales aren't taxed. Although the fed's are working to change that. I already posted the answer and you're arguing exactly what sapta is. Which is just parroting.

You're citing two vastly different things.
One, an arcade gives out prizes as rewards for victors in Games of Skill. It's not gambling because it's not a game of chance, and the money paid in the skill contest is an entrance fee, not a wager.

Also, you're sorely mistaken regarding raffles. While in many states do not ban raffles outright, they are actually highly regulated.You're focusing too much on the "payout" aspect, and not enough on the wagers.
MapleStory itself is a free-to-play game. But contained inside of MapleStory are games that are closed-participation. They require a payment of real money to obtain a chance to win. That constitutes as "Consideration." Strike one. Gachapon and Miracle Cubes are literally pay-to-win elements situated in an enticing free-to-play game.

Gachapon and Miracle Cubes do not facilitate any user input, so the player cannot exercise any skill. Outcomes depend entirely on the fate of the random number generator. The game is purely Chance. Strike two.

Picking and choosing your arguments eh? Let me repeat, the transactions you're referring to are beyond trade laws. The only legal transaction that you make is the purchasing of the NX card. There is no gamble by doing so, you get what you pay for. How you spend those points are transactions are as relevant as what you pay mesos with. Unless the NX card you specifically purchase is specifically for a gambling method (Gachapon/Miracle cubes), you have no argument. Period.

None of those state laws have any relevance either, because the transaction that the real life world recognizes is the prepaid cash card. Seriously stop playing stupid.