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HI HCR130
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Tom Brower
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress and the President to enact legislation legalizing and regulating online poker at the federal level.
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Characterizes poker as a game of skill rather than chance, citing factors such as correct decision-making, knowledge of odds, player manipulation tactics, and the ability to improve through study and practice.
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Notes that online poker revenues grew from $82.7 million in 2001 to $2.4 billion in 2005, with online players expected to bet approximately $6 billion in 2011.
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Argues that legalization would remove legal ambiguities regarding the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and the Wire Act, and generate needed revenues for state and federal governments.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to Hawaii's Congressional delegation, Senate and House leadership, and the President.
Legislative Description
Urging the enactment of legislation by Congress and the President that would legalize and regulate online poker
Last Action
(H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 39
3/16/2011