U.S. lawmakers still think federal online poker regulation has a shot

[The Buzz]

Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) and the PPA still think there's a shot to pass a bill that would regulate online poker in the U.S. at a federal level.

"My bill is needed now more than ever. It creates one federal standard that protects the integrity of the game and the financial interests of players -- while protecting American consumers from nefarious and predatory overseas gambling operations," Barton said.

But his staff admit "time is not working in our favor". No further hearings have been set yet -- the last House hearings were held in October and November last year.

"If Congress doesn't act soon we could end up with fractured rules and regulations that vary state to state, leaving more opportunity for fraud and fewer safeguards for players," Barton said.

http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20...WIRE/120719954

Buzzy isn't holding his breath on this one ...

What do you think? Any chance this gets passed before end of this Congressional session?

[lots0]

I keep praying for

fractured rules and regulations that vary state to state

So it sounds like my prayers might get answered.

All Federal Regulation of online gambling in US will do is give the people with the most money(those that have bought and paid for US Senators and Congress people) total control of the US market... Not good for everyone else who will get shut out of the market.

[Chips]

Not going to happen this year.

[Kysersoze]

Fingers crossed on this one.