According to many reports, Rep. Barney Frank plans to introduce pro-gaming legislation in the near future. With that news, much speculation has arisen about the possibility of a standalone bill in favour of online gambling passing through Congress.
The Poker Players Alliance has said that they supporters in Congress, and plan to spend $3 million to lobby others regarding the bill.
When Frank spoke of his plans to reintroduce the bill, H.R. 2046, many applauded his effort, but others wonder if the bill has enough support to be passed.
Poker Player Alliance Chairman and former NY Senator Alfonse D’Amato responded to Frank’s plans, saying that “Liberals and Conservatives in and out of Congress are opposed to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act for a number of reasons [...] As House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank and many Democratic and Republican members know, now is the time to do what’s right for all interested parties, not based on party politics. That means protecting Internet freedom and public interest through taxation, licensing and regulation – not prohibition.”
D’Amato apparently has $3 million in funds collected through membership to the PPA and money from the Interactive Gaming council. He plans to use the funds to lobby congress during the upcoming session.
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