Sheldon Adelson Brings On More Former Politicians In Anti-Online Poker PushAdditional Lobbyists Join Group Funded By Casino Owner |
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The Sheldon Adelson-backed group that is trying to outlaw online poker in America has brought on former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS) and former Sen. John Breaux (D-LA) to help lobby for the ban, according to reporting from The Hill.
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill late last month that seeks to “restore” America’s 1961 Wire Act in order to put a stop to most forms of online gaming.
Graham’s legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Dan Coats (R-IN), Mike Lee (R-UT), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) introduced his version of the legislation, which has been dubbed “RAWA,” in February, but it hasn’t made any progress.
Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware are the only states currently regulating online gaming industries, while Pennsylvania, California and New York are considering it.
No hearings are currently planned for Graham’s bill. Graham is also running for president.
The Adelson-funded group is the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling.
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