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H.R. 2607, The Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007

  • This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.

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H.R. 2607 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to regulate internet gambling.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inInternet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish licensing requirements and fees for Internet gambling operators.

Requires Internet gambling operators to pay
to edit the wikiDirector of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network during each 30-day period of operation a license fee of 2% of all bets and bewagers placed during the firstpreceding 30-day period.

Requires the Director
to provide a detailed summarygrant Internet gambling licenses to applicants who meet criteria set by the Director and are generally fit to engage in the business of Internet gambling. Requires such operators to adopt appropriate mechanisms to ensure the bill!)collection of all taxes and license fees relating to Internet gambling that become due to federal and state governments.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/7/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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== Points in Favor ==

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