August 10, 2010
The NFL has officially retracted their opposition to HR 2267, removing a strong opponent to online gambling from the current political game.
According to PokerNews, an NFL representative cites the King-Meeks amendment to HR 2267 as reason for the reversal: “We don’t oppose it since it now includes the language we had hoped for. The amended language adequately addressed our specific concern. We are pleased with the outcome.”
The amendment of note, introduced by HR 2267 co-sponsor Peter King (R-NY) excludes sports-betting from potentially regulated internet gambling. Rep. John Campbell (R-CA), the bill’s newest co-sponsor, also gave support to this amendment.
December 3, 2009
I may or may not be talking about this morning’s House Financial Services Committee hearing on today’s episode of The Poker Beat … so that’s why I’m up listening/watching/clicking. It’s kinda a big deal, I think … we got our 6-month extension on the enforcement deadline, and now, here in Barney Frank’s committee, the good rep is basically (re-re-re?)-reintroducing legislation that could effectively undo the UIGEA.
Here’s what I’m watching. Follow along if you we can …
* Yikes, video is great – HD! – but audio sucks, like irritatingly buzzy and scratchy.
* Barney’s opening argument … personal freedom. On the internet.
* He quotes John Stewart John Stuart Mill.
* Holy shit, you can pause this video? Like even without Tivo … awesome. I’ll be right back … need to get a beverage …
* OK, I’m back. While I was gone a press release came over the wire … apparently something that will be introduced forthcoming:
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