Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) introduced a bipartisan bill today to legalize Internet gaming.
The bill authorizes states and tribes to issue licenses for online gaming.
Interstate gaming is allowed but states can choose to opt out if they don't want their residents to play.
“We want to have an iron-clad system to make sure that those who play for money are playing in an honest, fair system where they can reap the benefits of their winnings. To put it simply, this bill is about having the personal freedom to play a skill-based game you enjoy without fear of breaking the law," Barton said in a press release.
The bill has 11 co-sponsors, including seven Democrats.
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Rep. Barton includes tribes in bill to legalize Internet gaming
Friday, June 24, 2011
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