State laws image Following the events of Black Friday in April 2011, we’ve seen more attempts than ever to legalize online poker on either a state or federal level with online poker bills.
Not that we blame anyone for trying. Legalizing poker online would be beneficial in numerous ways, such as: Revenue: Legal gambling would generate billions in revenue for both the nation and individual states. In fact, representatives and supporters of legal online poker in California estimate that licensing fees and taxes could generate $200+ million in the first year alone.
Protection: The US government would protect players from unregulated operators that the government cannot pursue. The government would hold companies operating from the states accountable and punish them severely if they operate without a license or treat players unfairly.
Jobs: New companies would mean job creation and growth.
Peace of Mind: It would be great knowing that I could play poker for money without having to fear the DOJ knocking down my door, or my bank closing my account because I like to play Texas holdem on the weekends for fun.
There is no shortage of reasons as to why online poker (or gambling) should be legal in the United States. Freedom is another one. Why Isn’t Online Poker Legal?
Since the 2011 Department of Justice ruled that states are not bound by the Wire Act with regard to any type of online gambling except sports betting, numerous states have taken it upon themselves to legalize online poker and casino games. Unfortunately, this has kept members of Congress from trying to do the same on a federal level. But as more states legalize internet poker, there are more chances to link those states to create larger prize pools. It is only a matter of time.
With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the gambling bills that have passed and failed, both on the federal and state level. Online Poker / Gambling Bills & Acts
us poker gambling bill document with a pen on it Michigan HB.4311 incorporated into Act 152 Rep. Brandt Iden proposed […]
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