Former Nevada Regulator Argues For Federal Online Poker BillMark Lipparelli Writes Op-Ed For Legalization Nationwide |
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Mark Lipparelli, former chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, is out of the business of crafting regulations, but he’s still involved with the collective push to eventually legalize online poker on the federal level.
On Tuesday, an opinion piece from Lipparelli was posted on Roll Call.
While at the helm of one of the Silver State’s two gaming regulatory bodies, Lipparelli was part of the process that led to the adoption of the first-ever online gaming regulations within the United States. He helped keep Nevada out in front, as other states look to legalize as well.
However, Lipparelli and Nevada want the online poker market to be open nationwide in order to create liquidity, but also for a host of other reasons.
Lipparelli argued that a poker-only piece of legislation on Capitol Hill is a good idea because “[w]ithout congressional action, slot machines and roulette wheels will soon be spinning inside every computer and cellphone in America.”
His latest words aren’t the only time he has addressed the federal issue. In the fall of 2011, he testified during a House hearing on the possibility of online gaming.
After stepping down from the Control Board, Lipparelli is poised to re-enter the private sector after a year “cooling-off” period.
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