Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Republicans Take on Online Gambling


Politics are heating up across the United States as Americans head to the poles in November. People across the political spectrum are looking for government to weigh in on specific issues, online gaming legislation among them.

The Republican National Committee expressed its views on online casino games at the Republican National Convention with a manifesto document that makes clear that the party is not changing its tune. A portion of the document, entitled, “Making the Internet Family Friendly,” says that there are many Americans who are addicted to online casino games playing and it continues to destroy families. Because of this, the Republican part opposes online gaming.  

Additionally, the manifesto calls for a reversal to the Justice Department’s recent re-interpretation of the Wire Act, which gave online casino games playing a legal entry. Specifically, the manifesto states that casino games online are “distorting the formerly accepted meaning of the Wire Act.”

The main frontrunner trying to push legalization forward, the Poker Players Alliance, commented immediately on the manifesto by calling it a step backwards in the process to finalize online casino games legislation.

Rich Muny, Vice President of Players Relations at the Poker Players Alliance, commented on the contents of the manifesto and said that it is not a reflection of the many supporters within the Republican party who want to see the legalization and regulation of online casino games move ahead, nor does it reflect the feelings of the general public.



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