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Could the U.S. Handle Online Casino Licensing and Regulation?

It seems that some politicians in the U.S. government are ready to make broad sweeping claims about the online casino gambling industry without any factual evidence to back those claims. That is the basic notion behind Shelley Berkely’s proposal that the U.S. mandate a 12-month study of online casinos and gambling in the U.S. and abroad through the National Academy of Sciences. Berkeley is a politician from Nevada who has been an outspoken opponent to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act since is was pushed through Congress.

But unlike many politicians claiming to know what is best for the nation, Berkely opposes the recent online casinos legislation because options and facts were not thoroughly considered in the decision making process. Now Berkely is fulfilling the promise she made—she introduced a bill last week calling for an unbiased and complete survey of online casinos gambling. It is reported that so far roughly 60 members of Congress already support her bill—including Barney Frank who has also proposed a bill concerning licensing and regulation of online casinos in the U.S.

Key to Berkely’s success this far is her completely unbiased stance on the issue of online casinos and gambling in the U.S. She says, “One of the advantages of this legislation is that it doesn't take a side. It doesn't say Internet gambling is good or bad. It says 'Let's study the issue.’” And she is completely following through on her assertions that she wants an unbiased look at online casinos.

Areas of research for the 12 month study include the practicality of licensing and then regulating online casinos, also how to stop unwanteds from gambling: those underage or with severe gambling problems. Also, the World Trade Organisation is another key issue planned for investigation. Recently the U.S. has encountered issues with the international online casino gambling industry because of alleged violations against internationally agreed upon policies.

There is still time before the U.S. Congress votes on Berkely’s bill, but it seems that support so far is strong, so there is a high likelihood of Berkely’s bill passing in the coming months.