10 U.S. states considering Internet gambling bills

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A group that tracks
gambling-related legislation worldwide says least 10 U.S. states are
considering bills to legalize or expand Internet gambling this year.
The
study by Gambling Compliance also finds slim chances for a national law
to regulate Internet poker. It predicts a major effort by opponents of
online gambling to block it in Congress.
So far, three states allow Internet gambling: New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware.
The
report says proposals for new or expanded Internet betting could be
considered in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana,
Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
In California, one of the largest potential markets, Indian tribes are trying to agree on how to legalize
Internet poker.
The report also says Nevada may consider expanding online bets beyond poker.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A group that tracks
gambling-related legislation worldwide says least 10 U.S. states are
considering bills to legalize or expand Internet gambling this year.
The
study by Gambling Compliance also finds slim chances for a national law
to regulate Internet poker. It predicts a major effort by opponents of
online gambling to block it in Congress.
So far, three states allow Internet gambling: New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware.
The
report says proposals for new or expanded Internet betting could be
considered in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana,
Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
In California, one of the largest potential markets, Indian tribes are trying to agree on how to legalize
Internet poker.
The report also says Nevada may consider expanding online bets beyond poker.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.

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