Nevada Senator Wants To Ban Online Gambling

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Nevada news source the Las Vegas Review Journal reported this week that Nevada Senator Dean Heller is planning to introduce a bill next month that would ban online gambling with the exception of online poker.

The bill is being formed in consultation with fellow Nevada Senator Harry Reid, and along with Sheldon Adelson's Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling. Heller went on to give praise to Adelson's group, noting that online gambling is a dangerous bet for the United States.

Reid has not commented on the bill, and full details are not yet available, but it is presumed that the bill would have to try to amend the 1961 Wire Act, which currently only prohibits betting transactions that occur between two or more states.

Many political observers note that Heller's bill will be unlikely to succeed, as Washington officials are in an election year, and there will likely be stiff opposition.

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Dustin Jermalowicz
Dustin has a long-standing passion for gambling. He has been writing professionally on the subject and breaking industry news for Casino Listings since 2011. His favorite casino games include Blackjack, Poker, and Hi/Lo. A proud native of Detroit, Dustin currently lives in Michigan.