AGA Considering Support of Online Poker, Internet Gambling Regulation - Pokerpages.co

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Much attention has been drawn to the recent comments by Frank Fahrenkopf, CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), on how the land-based casino industry group is thinking about supporting the legalization of online poker and Internet gambling in the USA, given a more friendly political environment, and the bottom line boost that legalization would bring them in these tough economic times, especially since less of their customers are willing to travel.

According to an insightful article this week by the Las Vegas Sun, to reach consensus across AGA members, in order to be an effective lobbyist for the legalization of online gaming, at least three major perspectives on the issue will need to be considered:

• Some major casino companies support federal regulation of Internet gambling. Several of the largest AGA members, notably MGM Mirage, Harrah's Entertainment and International Game Technology, have been or are involved in Internet gambling ventures in countries where it's legal and support legalization.

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