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Horse Racing Safe as Internet Gambling Ban Passes

The United States House of Representatives passed the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act July 11 by a vote of 317-93, but defeated an amendment that would extended the proposed ban on Internet gambling to horse racing and state lotteries by apparently superseding existing federal law.

 Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Legality of Interstate Wagering Raised at Internet Hearing

As Congress continues to haggle over the scope and objective of the proposed Internet Gambling Prohibition Act, the racing industry again finds itself in disagreement with the Department of Justice over whether interstate simulcasts are legal under the federal law.

 Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act to be Reintroduced

A member of the United States House of Representatives plans to reintroduce legislation that would make Internet gambling illegal.

 Wednesday, February 15, 2006

NTRA: Legislation 'Fundamentally Flawed and Unfair'

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, in a statement released June 21, said the reworked "Combatting Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act" is "fundamentally flawed and unfair," and it also said it plans to discuss the ramifications of a move by Citibank to ban use of credit cards for online wagering.

 Friday, June 21, 2002

House Committee's Vote Termed 'Anti-Gambling'

The "Combating Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act" cleared the House Judiciary Committee June 18 after removal of provisions that permit states to legalize interstate wagering and the horseracing industry to continue business legal under the Interstate Horseracing Act.

 Tuesday, June 18, 2002

Discussion Continues on Internet Gambling Legislation

The U. S. House Judiciary Committee continued to discuss the "Combating Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act" the week of June 10, but it should be status quo until June 20, when the measure is on the calendar again.

 Thursday, June 13, 2002

AGA Endorses Gambling-Reform Bill; Markup Continues

The American Gaming Association has endorsed the "Combating Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act" because its sponsor, Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, made changes at the organization's request.

 Thursday, May 16, 2002

Internet Gambling Bill on Table Again

On Wednesday, the U. S. House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to discuss the "Combating Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act," which has been targeted by at least one legislator who wants to eliminate provisions that protect interstate simulcasting and account wagering.

 Monday, May 13, 2002

Internet Gaming Opponent Optimistic of Bill's Chances

A Republican Congressman who will re-introduce legislation to ban gambling over the Internet is optimistic of the bill's chances as a result of last fall's presidential election. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he the legislation should get favorable treatment by the Bush administration.

 Wednesday, February 21, 2001