Congressman Jon Porter has introduced the Internet Gambling Study Commission Act which wants to establish a bipartisan commission to conduct a comprehensive study of internet gambling. The initiative, co-sponsored by Nevada Representatives Jim Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, if implemented would result in the first study of its kind.
“With technology constantly evolving, we need a much better understanding of online gambling before Congress makes any rash decisions about its future,” said Porter. “By establishing a bipartisan, independent study commission, we\’ll make sure we have all of the facts laid out on the table before considering any possible next steps.”
“Today, gambling has extended into new outlets and can be easily accessed through the Internet,” added Gibbons. “In order to address this growing trend, and preserve the integrity and fairness of the games, we must conduct a thoughtful examination of the availability of online gaming.
“Restricting the online gaming industry without fully reviewing the potential negative impacts would be a knee-jerk reaction. I commend Congressman Porter for his leadership on this issue and am confident that this legislation will provide a thorough evaluation of Internet gaming.” concluded Gibbons.
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