He asked for federal guidelines

AGA’s CEO supports online poker legislation on the eve of WSOP final

2011-11-08
Reading time 45 seg
(US).- “The World Series of Poker Main Event final table kicks off in Las Vegas this weekend. As the popularity of one of America’s favorite pastimes continues to grow, it should come as no surprise that millions of Americans are expected to tune in to watch the action”, said Frank Fahrenkopf, AGA CEO, on the eve of the WSOP main event final table.

AGA CEO pointed: “Unfortunately, when these same Americans – plus many more- log on to play poker online, they face a Wild West atmosphere with little or no regulation and where law enforcement has limited ability to protect them. Congress must act to approve legislation allowing states to license and regulate online poker so Americans who play online poker can do so safely with responsible, law-abiding operators.”

“Establishing federal guidelines to allow state-licensed and regulated online poker would also effectively keep minors from gambling online, prevent fraud and money laundering, address problem gambling and ensure players aren’t being cheated. 

“American consumers deserve to be protected. Licensing and regulation of online poker in the U.S is the only way to do it,” he concluded.

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