Online Poker Legalization Bill Coming Next Week 168
GovTechGuy writes "Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) could introduce his bill to legalize online poker as soon as next week. The bill would legalize the game in all 50 states, but sites could only be set up in states where gambling is already legal, so they can be licensed through existing gaming commissions. States could choose to opt-out of the law and ban online poker by referendum or a vote of the state legislature. The bill would also create a federal regulatory body to oversee the game."
Re:I can't believe it... (Score:5, Informative)
This bill would not be necessary if Republicans had not banned it in 2006.
So...better late than never to the logic train.
194 Democrats in the house voted for it, and 1 voted against. In the senate, the only Democrat who did not vote for it was Akaka, from Hawaii, who did not cast a vote.
But, I know, it's easier to blame Republicans than actually do any research.