Senator Menendez Launches New Pro-Poker Bill.

Senator Menendez Launches New Pro-Poker Bill.

Friday, 7 August 2009

Poker bills are like buses, so it seems. Now the poker industry could wind up benefiting from not one, but two new bills going through Congress. In addition to Senator Barny Frank's much-publicised Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act (HR 2267) - which now boasts 54 signatures - the Internet Skill Games Regulation Bill (S8309) is also fighting its way into law.

The Internet Skill Games Regulation Bill (S8309) is the brainchild of New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and addresses specifically online poker as well as other games of skill.


Supposedly, the bill would establish a regulatory framework allowing online poker companies to register in the U.S. It would also put in place consumer protections, including age-verification procedures and blocks for States where online poker is not yet legal.


The bill is expected to recieve support from many financial institutions across the US.



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