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Bill to Ban Internet
Gaming Dies in Congress
Legislation aimed at prohibiting Internet gaming failed to be enacted
into law in the current Congressional term. The legislation failed
to advance beyond the House of Representatives, resulting in the Bill's
ultimate demise.
The Kyl/Goodlatte Bill, aimed solely at banning Internet casinos offered
within the United States, has encountered major controversy throughout
the legislative process. Groups ranging from members of Congress,
privacy advocates, banks, ISPs to the Justice Department, and the
White House have characterized the Bill as unenforceable and a hindrance
to Internet growth. The Bill has now failed in two congressional sessions
and continues to face formidable opposition.
Internet gaming has achieved critical mass and is estimated to grow
to more than 6 billion dollars by 2003. Currently, there are 50 government
jurisdictions that permit some form of Internet gaming and that number
continues to rise.
For the first time, Las Vegas operators such as MGM and Harrah's are
starting to offer play-for-fun/play-for-prizes casino sites and are
positioning themselves for the regulation of Internet gaming. New
Jersey and Nevada State legislators have begun to draft bills aimed
at legalizing and regulating online casinos. In Britain as well, the
UK Gaming Board has recommended the introduction of a regulatory framework.
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