Utah Congressman Says Regulated Online Gambling More likely to Pass

A Representative from Utah says the Frank bill proposing regulated online gambling could advance and pass quickly as Congress nears the top of session.

Jason Chaffetz, a Republican Representative from Utah, says he thinks Congress will pass a bill to manage online gambling soon. Chaffetz told the Deseret News that despite the fact that the present session of Congress is drawing to an end, Barney Frank's measure to license Internet casinos should still advance and be passed quickly, before opposition can organize.

Ironically, the trail Chaffetz foresees for the  movement of the net gambling bill into law is somewhat very similar to that used to pass the UIGEA online casino ban, with one huge exception. The UIGEA was hidden inside a countrywide security act imperative to pass, while Frank has said he'll not seek to sneak his bill through, allowing it to face alone.

"He assured me that come this fall, he can be getting these bills through his committee, and that i believe him," said Chaffetz of a talk with Frank in regards to the Internet gambling bill.

Chaffetz is watching to ensure that Utah, one among two US states and not using a legal gambling, isn't forced to permit tribal casinos under the terms of the Frank act. The bill specifically allows states to opt out for residents inside state borders, addressing Chaffetz's concern.

Chaffetz said the net gambling bill has better chances than in previous years, as Democrats control Congress and seek funding for large spending bills like health-care.

"There aren't quite a lot of places to move grab that sort of money," said the Utah Representative, noting regulation of online casinos could produce $62 billion over 10 years.

Published on October 28, 2009 by EdBradley

Read More... [Source: Gambling Bill News]