Jeffrey L. Derevensky, a leading professor at McGill University, contends that Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) incorrectly cited the university’s research on gambling addiction in arguing for the continued prohibition on Internet gambling. Derevensky in fact believes that the regulation of online gambling is an opportunity to put in place safeguards to combat problem and [...]
Congressman Mis-cites Study, Research Actually Finds in Favor of Legalizing Internet Gambling
July 21st, 2008 No Comments
Tags: HR2046 · HR5523 · HR5767 · hr6501 · Spencer Bachus
Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008
March 6th, 2008 No Comments
Today Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008 that would ensure taxes are collected on regulated Internet gambling activities. This follows a string of victories for US residents who would like to gamble online and place bets on sporting events from the United States. Just a week [...]
Tags: HR2046 · Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of · US Legislation
