Posted: | February 23, 2015 11:06 AM |
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From: | Representative John D. Payne |
To: | All House members |
Subject: | Urging Congress to Defeat HR 707 - Prohibit States from Authorizing and Conducting Internet Gaming |
This week, I plan on introducing a resolution which would urge the Congress of the United States to defeat HR 707 and any other legislation which would prohibit states from authorizing and conducting internet gaming. If enacted, HR 707 would prohibit the transmission by wire communication of any bet or wager or of information assisting in the placement of any bet or wager, including internet gaming. A Federal prohibition against internet gaming would directly and negatively impact Pennsylvania by foreclosing the future potential of internet gaming to generate tax revenue, to create economic and employment opportunities, including high-tech software jobs, and to foster valuable business ventures for Pennsylvania casinos. Also, if enacted, HR 707 would prohibit the Commonwealth from authorizing and conducting internet gaming and from capturing new tax revenue for Pennsylvania. The prohibition would preclude the Commonwealth's ability to create a legitimate online poker industry within its borders, drive illegal operators out of business and protect consumers. If you have any questions regarding this resolution, please do not hesitate to contact Shawne Lemaster in my office at 787-6578 or via email at slemaster@pahousegop.com Please join me in co-sponsoring this very important resolution. |
Introduced as HR140