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Defeating the New Bill

The conservatives are out in force lately in efforts to stop new online casino gambling legislation from passing through the government. The UIGEA is still in effect and many conservatives as well as several US sports related organizations strongly support the continuation of the UIGEA. The international community on the other hand, and a lot of liberals (as well as conservatives with an eye toward preventing unneeded restrictions of personal freedoms) are pushing for new online casino gambling legislation. The main problem facing the new gambling bill is the fact that it is much harder for politicians to reverse something that has already been passed than to pass the first piece of legislation related to the issue.

The UIGEA is highly flawed and illegally blocks offshore online casinos from accessing the US market. The UIGEA also provides carve-outs for several sectors of the industry that specifically benefit US sports leagues. The new bill though has some enemies and is facing an uphill battle before there is hope that Congress will approve the new bill. The opposition does not have a new tactic, but rather continues to chant the same old tune about internet gambling companies running wild in the industry and destroying American youth.

Unfortunately, the scare tactics are often effective and many US politicians are siding with keeping the status quo rather than rocking the boat with more online casino gambling legislation. Although the UIGEA is flawed and causes international issues, many politicians are unwilling to voluntarily pass internet gambling legislation that would allow for a regulated internet gambling market. Efforts are still continuing strong though throughout the US and although there is opposition to Barney Frank’s bills and efforts to legalized, license, and regulated online casinos, the PPA and other supporters are spreading the word and getting their voice heard as well.