Take Action: Internet Gambling Hearing Set for Tuesday - CitizenLink

Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., wants to legalize online gambling in the U.S. by repealing the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). A hearing on his proposal is scheduled for Tuesday.

UIGEA prohibits the transfer of funds from a financial institution to Internet gambling companies. Frank’s proposal would create an exemption to UIGEA and allow online betting.

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