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Online Poker Legalization Bill Coming Next Week

Posted by Soulskill on from the expected-to-pass-the-full-house dept.

GovTechGuy writes "Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) could introduce his bill to legalize online poker as soon as next week. The bill would legalize the game in all 50 states, but sites could only be set up in states where gambling is already legal, so they can be licensed through existing gaming commissions. States could choose to opt-out of the law and ban online poker by referendum or a vote of the state legislature. The bill would also create a federal regulatory body to oversee the game."

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  1. I feel like scatching my ass by Rogerborg · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Is that OK? Has anyone legalised it yet? It's really important that I know if Senator John Johnson III has passed a bill saying that it's no longer illegal for me to scratch my ass.

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  2. Re:Gambling should be illegal in all states. by todrules · · Score: 4, Insightful

    So can drinking and sex... Oh, wait, I see where you going with this now. You want those to be outlawed, too.