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
HR5767 Defeated, HR6501 Introduced as Alternative
July 18th, 2008 1 Comment
The struggle over the controversial Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) continues. Late last month, H.R. 5767, which blocked implementation of the UIGEA, was defeated in the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services.
Meanwhile, a new bill related to online gambling was introduced this week by U.S. Rep. James McDermott, D-Wash. H.R. 6501 amends [...]
Tags: Barney Frank · HR5767 · hr6501 · james mcdermott · peter king · ron paul
