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Future of Web Gambling Bill Unclear13 July 2000WASHINGTON -- July 13, 2000 – As reported by Associated Press: "…Skeptics maintain the legislation would help some gambling interests reach bettors through home computers, particularly horse racing. Those critics, plus others who say the bill would unfairly restrict state lotteries and unwisely regulate the Internet, could scuttle a movement that appeared to be gaining momentum when the Senate approved an Internet gambling bill last year. "The House bill is designed to stop the growth of Web sites that allow people to wager money on casino games through their home computer, regardless of whether casinos are legal in their state. A vote could come early next week. "…Attempting to stem the criticism, two Republican congressmen this week agreed on additional language to specify the bill is not intended to permit activities that now are illegal. "Reps. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, sponsor of the legislation, and Billy Tauzin of Louisiana, chairman of the House Commerce subcommittee on telecommunications, hope their agreement clears the way for passage. "`This compromise is a huge step toward preventing runaway gambling on the Internet,' said Tauzin, who got involved after a Commerce Committee hearing in June exposed concerns about the bill. "…The bill prohibits anyone who runs a gambling business to place or receive a wager online. Enforcement would be challenging, however, because most Internet gambling outlets are located outside the United States…" |