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District of Columbia Jurisdiction News
Looking in on: Washington
25 Oct 2006
Could a cornerstone of Republicans' American Values Agenda - the just passed law to ban Internet gambling - come back to bite the party on Nov. 7?
Rules for online gambling tightened
16 Oct 2006
For gamblers, it was probably appropriate that President Bush would sign legislation to ban Internet gambling on Friday the 13th.
Antigua protests US anti-gaming law
11 Oct 2006
International News Brief: Antigua and Barbuda's Minister of Finance has expressed shock and dismay at the passage by Congress of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006.
Defense Bill Dispute May Stall Internet Gambling Proposal
27 Sep 2006
A dispute among Republican leaders may delay the fate of a proposed Internet gambling ban until after the Nov. 7 elections, congressional and lobbying sources said Tuesday.
Reid Against Frist's Efforts
20 Sep 2006
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid of Nevada on Tuesday said he would oppose efforts by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., to attach an Internet gambling ban to another bill in the closing days of Congress.
Backdoor Move to Ban Web Gambling Fizzles
19 Sep 2006
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., tried to attach an Internet gambling ban to a defense bill last week but was rebuffed by two powerful senators, congressional sources said Monday.
PPA Phone March Successful, but Frist Continues to Push Legislation in the Senate
15 Sep 2006
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) "Phone March" on Washington earlier this week yielded more than 3,000 phone calls to the offices of United States Senators, but Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) apparently didn't get the message.
Chances Seem Slim for Passing Net Betting Ban
28 Aug 2006
Prospects appear bleak that the Senate will pass an online wagering prohibition when it returns after Labor Day for the final weeks of the 109th session of Congress.
Online Gambling Hedges Its U.S. Bets
22 Aug 2006
News Brief: Under pursuit of U.S. legal authorities, European online gaming companies are scrambling to reduce their exposure in the U.S. and find new markets in Europe and Asia.
Horse Racing Safe as Internet Gambling Ban Passes
12 Jul 2006
News Brief: The House of Representatives passed the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act July 11, but defeated an amendment that would extended the proposed ban on Internet gambling to horse racing and state lotteries by apparently superseding existing federal law.
Interest Groups Lining Up to Lobby on Web Gambling
5 Jul 2006
News Brief: While Internet gamblers lay down big money on World Cup soccer this summer, teams of lobbyists are facing off on Capitol Hill in a contest over whether the United States should choke off the growth of wagering on the Web.
Online Gaming Entices Casinos
31 May 2006
After watching the fortunes of online casinos soar fivefold in as many years, Las Vegas casino giants want Congress to study letting them in on the action.
Panel Passes Bet Ban Pitches
26 May 2006
Proposals to ban Internet gambling took another step toward becoming law Thursday as a House committee passed two bills designed to outlaw online wagering.
Casinos Bewail Missed Opportunity of Web Betting
24 May 2006
News Brief: U.S. casinos wish they had access to the growing universe of gamblers that seem intent on placing bets online.
Gaming's Tangled Web
17 Oct 2005
As Americans help fuel the growth of Internet gambling, which will generate $12 billion in revenue this year, the battle over its legality continues.
Online Wagering Violates Laws, U.S. Says
11 Oct 2005
It is illegal for an American company to operate an Internet poker site in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Congress Unlikely to Act on Internet Gambling
27 Oct 2004
When Congress returns for a lame-duck session after the election, an eight-year quest to restrict or ban Internet gambling is likely to remain unfulfilled.
Web Gambling Fight an Uphill Battle
9 Aug 2004
News Brief: As overseas sites prosper, observers are betting Justice Department will eventually relent and regulate activity.
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