Frank’s Internet Gambling Hearing Paves Way for Vote

#1 2nd December 2009, 8:33 PM

Tomorrow’s hearing in the House Financial Services Committee on Internet gambling is expected to pave the way for a committee vote on Chairman Barney Frank’s legislation to regulate the industry, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2267).

A statement by Chairman Frank last week indicated that he will seek to enact his bill prior to June 1, 2010, the new date set for required enforcement of UIGEA. He stated, the delay “…will give us a chance to act in an unhurried manner on my legislation to undo this regulatory excess by the Bush administration and to undo this ill-advised law.”

To get live updates from the hearing, be sure to follow our Twitter hashtag #gamblinghearing.

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Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative
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#2 3rd December 2009, 12:01 AM

I also recieved a email from PPA letting me know they have delayed any actions for 6 months. They is good news for all of us poker players. It gives them more time to work for our poker rights and maybe have more members send letters to there congress supporting online poker.

#3 3rd December 2009, 2:27 PM

[DC] Selected Coverage: HR 2267 – Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act

Some back story:
http://www.parttimepoker.com/crucial...oker-this-week

There is a Live feed running today (Dec 3) at 10:00 am EST

This has very little chance of passing, but just the fact that it is being debated on the floor is a good step forward.

Live Coverage:
http://theppa.org/special/dc/

If you click through this 2nd link and scroll down the following page you'll see a button to quickly and easily contact your state's representative via email. Might be a worth a few minutes of your time.

#4 3rd December 2009, 3:09 PM

Thanks for the merge! It has started.

#5 3rd December 2009, 3:12 PM

Do you have to log in to view it? Nothing is happening on that video when I click on the link.

#6 3rd December 2009, 3:12 PM

Nope, just started up for me.

#7 3rd December 2009, 3:14 PM

Hmm - I just tried it again and I am staring at a black screen. Will just watch the twitter page for updates I guess.

#8 3rd December 2009, 3:22 PM

Video is up...Lets hope this goes well

#9 3rd December 2009, 3:23 PM

I'm watching right now. Mr. Bachus is the protector of ourselves.

#10 3rd December 2009, 3:23 PM

Thanks for the link.. Watching it now.. B. Frank getting quite pissed as this other gent keeps interrupting him

#11 3rd December 2009, 3:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakota-xx

Hmm - I just tried it again and I am staring at a black screen. Will just watch the twitter page for updates I guess.

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live...iop_070131.asx

#12 3rd December 2009, 3:31 PM

I hate the argument that they are trying to protect kids. The kids are smarter with computers than adults. Prohibition has never ever worked!

#13 3rd December 2009, 3:37 PM

The Indian Gaming gentlemen is a liar!!!!!! He's harping that jobs will be lost if these illegal online gaming companies have legal access to U.S. BS!!!!!!

#14 3rd December 2009, 3:42 PM

"If we dont Legalize it.... We cant regulate it" BINGOOO

#15 3rd December 2009, 3:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IcyBlueAce

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live...iop_070131.asx

That link doesn't work at all.

#16 3rd December 2009, 3:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakota-xx

That link doesn't work at all.

Hmm, thats the direct link to the live broadcast.. (worked for me) maybe try rebooting your PC or try a different computer?

#17 3rd December 2009, 4:02 PM

I think the indian gambling interests in the US would end up making money if it were legalized. Why wouldn't they make their own poker rooms if it were legal? As an American I'd much rather play on a poker room hosted by harrah's or some other American company than some company hosted in Aruba.

#18 3rd December 2009, 4:37 PM

The Indian Casino guy is now talking about regulating online poker and Indian casinos offering it in California. That would be one way to move jobs from overseas to the U.S. Now he is on the right path.

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