WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for H.R. 2046, The Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007

Comment by roulette system (August 27, 2008, 03:42:52)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:42:52 EDT

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Comment by Lynn (July 1, 2008, 11:47:50)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:47:50 EDT

I agree that there are some things that need to be changed, such as the "loopholes" discussed in another comment, but the law passed in 2006 needs to go away - as Americans we have the right to walk into a casino and gamble all night, yet we can't do the same thing via online rooms? Unacceptable. I understand the scams and frauds that have taken place, but just because some sites aren't as good at catching scammers than others doesn't mean all Americans can't online gamble....

Comment by Scott (December 22, 2007, 09:42:54)

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:42:54 EST

I am all for establish an Internet Gambling Licensing Program to reduce the fears of gambling. Online gambling companies are just as much into being fair with gamers as Microsoft is into being fair with it's consumers. This new bill will help to make the US a stronger nation by allowing citizens to choose for themselves whether or not to spend their money at gambling websites. I really believe protectionism is not the way to help a nation be strong....

Comment by Eric (August 25, 2007, 19:38:01)

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:38:01 EDT

This bill has huge loopholes in it. Any sports league can opt out and remove their sports from internet wagering. This does not make sense... Why does Vegas get an exemption for sports betting and the rest of us that live outside of Nevada can't do it?...

Comment by shawn (July 3, 2007, 00:32:52)

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:32:52 EDT

Another unenforceable gambling law aimed at adults making their own decisions in the privacy of their own homes. Stop this nonsense and call it what it is... a money grab for the states. This is not the federal governments place to regulate a persons vices. No matter how much god does not approve. I also do not want to hear “what about the children” again for justification of another prohibitionist’s stance....

Comment by Scenario (April 30, 2007, 14:25:46)

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:25:46 EDT

While I support the PPA's efforts, I am opposed to this bill's provision to allow states to prohibit online gambling based on their IP address or other methods. This will only lead to church-states like Utah passing "morality" bills that negate our efforts and effectively censor the internet. For us to succeed, we need FEDERAL legislation that clarifies the legality of playing poker once and for all (both online and in person) without these glaring loopholes. I'm calling on the PPA, Mr. D'Amato and Mr. Frank to pony up and not leave citizens who happen to live in church-states out in the dark....