Rep. Peter King introduces online gambling bill

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Rep. Peter King (R-NY) introduced legislation that would legalize online gambling.

The Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act of 2013 would establish a federal regulatory regime for online gaming. It would let states like New Jersey, Delaware and Nevada that have already legalized Internet gambling in some form to continue to do so. It would create a uniform set of controls and protections to prevent underage and compulsive gambling. Those offering online gambling without a license would face penalties. In addition, the bill would create the Office of Internet Gambling Oversight in the Treasury Department. The new office would set criteria for state and tribal governments to license online gambling operators.

The legislation also includes an “opt-out” provision for any state or tribe “that does not wish to participate in the federal interstate system … and prohibit online gambling or to operate intrastate gaming within its borders as authorized under state or tribal law,” according to a statement from King’s office.


Rep. Peter King introduces online gambling bill