New initiative
New trade group pushes to legalize online gambling in US
(UK / US).- United Kingdom online gaming websites PKR and Sportingbet are among the founding members of a new trade association that will advocate for the legalization and regulation of online gaming in the United States.
2011-02-03
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The companies along with Secured American Games were the first to pledge financial and technical support for the newly created US Online Gaming Association.
Melanie Brenner, the former executive director of the Poker Voters of America lobbying group, was named as the association's president and executive director.
A February 14 deadline has been set for companies to commit financial support and become members of the new trade association.
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