A Good Start for Barney Franks Bill

07-23-2009

Riding high profile exclusive in the New York Times last weekend, and a surge of popularity in other news media outlets and through the blog world games, Barney Frank's anti-UIGEA legislation, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act, is not a promising start.

While the New York Times, the article is more than one piece of information that passes so much time talking about the opposition than to describe what the new bill would do, other news has been much more positive. Bill global opportunities are considered very well so far, with nearly two dozen authors was signed - a much better start that Frank's attempts.

Internet Gambling Regulation

"Also signing on the bill is Jim McDermott (D-WA), the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act (HR 2268) was presented on the same day as HR 2267," writes Tom Jenkins Poker News Daily. Frank is the only HR 2268 co-sponsor, the two laws are companion bills....

The chances of success of the Bill are also the effectiveness of the opposition. Perhaps the most famous Christian opponents are focused on organizations and professional sports leagues. However, many members of the traditional land-based gaming industry are also opposed to the legalization of online gaming; for fear that increased competition will continue to suffer harm to their already low lines. (Who is the recent news that Harrah's Frank supports the bill even more important?

Many eyes are now on Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader. Reid of Nevada is a politician who, like all politicians Nevada (they say), relies on the support of casinos to retain political power. And, as Majority Leader, he also has a great influence, if he decides to support or oppose the bill will probably play an important role or not in its success. And whether or not he supports the bill May ultimately the decision of the casino floor so powerful in its country of origin. We just hope they take Harrah's forward-looking attitude, and embrace online gaming rather than trying to outlaw it.