Update: Legalized Poker Bill Good for Country, Says Reid

Dec 11, 2010
Reid's voice finally heard This week's headlines were full of speculations about a draft bill for legalization of online poker. After some silent time and scattered statements from his staff members, a statement was issued by Nevada Senator Harry Reid regarding his proposal to legalize online poker at the federal level. The comment included in a statement issued by his office reads: “The online poker bill I am working on is good for the country and for Nevada. Internet poker is played by millions of Americans every day in an essentially unregulated environment, meaning no protections for minors, no respect for state law, no assurance that games are fair and honest, and no one to turn to if you're defrauded.” In addition, Reid underlined his concerns about the legalization of other forms of internet gambling, and stressed that he seeks nothing more than the legalization of online poker. A sum up of the draft bill is also included in the statement, along with a note that in terms of the issue of licenses the initial preference will favor states and native American tribes with a good operating pedigree.
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