HI HR110

Urges U.S. Congress and the President to enact legislation legalizing and regulating online poker at the federal level.

Argues poker is a game of skill rather than chance, citing players' need for knowledge of odds, decision-making ability, and capacity to influence outcomes through strategic play.

Notes online poker revenues grew from $82.7 million in 2001 to $2.4 billion in 2005, with U.S. players expected to bet approximately $6 billion in 2011.

Contends legalization and regulation would remove legal ambiguities, generate government revenues, and address inconsistencies with the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and Wire Act.

Directs transmission of the resolution to Hawaii's Congressional delegation, Senate leadership, House leadership, and the President of the United States.