With pressure mounting on the federal government to find new revenues, Congress is considering legalizing, and taxing, an activity it banned just four years ago: Internet gambling.
Read More . . .A house committee yesterday approved legislation that would legalize some Internet gambling, allowing U.S. residents to place online wagers with companies the Treasury Department has licensed.
Read More . . .Phoenix, Arizona - A federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a 21-count indictment against nine defendants in a multi-million dollar internet gambling ring.
Read More . . .Representative Barney Frank will take another step today towards creating a regulated online gambling industry in the US. Frank's proposed HR 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, will go before the House Finance Committee today in the markup phase of the process...
Read More . . .Today, the House Financial Services Committee will consider a bill that lays the groundwork for a multibillion-dollar online tax. It all starts with legalizing Internet gambling.
Read More . . .This week, Congress takes up legislation that would legalize online gambling. The bill’s author is Democratic Congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts...
Read More . . .Recommendations for…a comprehensive, statewide approach regarding the issues and financial needs of New Jersey’s gaming, professional sports, and entertainment industries.
Read More . . .A lengthy hearing in the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday featured discussion of HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act.
Read More . . .Wedenesday's full committee hearing reengages House members and positions Barney Frank's bill for a mark-up.
Read More . . .Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Chairman John Burzichelli (D-Gloucester/Cumberland/Salem) released the following statement on Wednesday.
Read More . . .Current estimates are that somewhere between 300,000 and over a million Californians are playing online games, Because California does not have a regulated site for online games.
Read More . . .hearing on internet gambling in the House Financial Services Committee has been pushed back one hour to 2:00pm ET.
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