Pro-Gambling Bill To Be Introduced To U.S. Congress
U.S. gamblers got some great news yesterday when it was announced by U.S. Rep. Barney Frank that he will introduce the Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (HR 2046) before the end of April.
Mr. Frank is the Chairman of the House Financial Committee and he’s also a very outspoken critic of the UIGEA and with this Act he is hoping to get the ball rolling to legalize online gambling in the U.S.
HR 2046 will be introduced as a standalone bill to give it as much attention as possible.”(Attaching HR 2046 to another bill) is not my intention. It would be a mistake. I want to do this with hearings, discussions and votes,” Frank told political-news magazine The Hill.
The bill, if all goes according to plan, would regulate and tax online gaming and this also includes the wagers that are made by players with online casinos, poker rooms and bookmakers. As for the date when this will get underway, it will be on the 20th of April 2009, when the 109th Congress returns from Easter break.
Even though nothing has been decided yet with regards to the regulation of online gaming in the U.S., this is a very important first step. Hopefully Mr. Frank can put his framework in place so that U.S. players can enjoy a well regulated gambling environment.
For now though, if you are a U.S. citizen, you can still enjoy these great online casinos that accept U.S players.
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