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AGA could lobby new US government

2006-11-14 16:29:22

The American Gaming Association (AGA) could press for an independent study of the new US gambling legislation when Congress reconvenes after its winter break, it has been announced.

With the Democrats now in control of both the House and the Senate following the US midterm elections, fresh hope has arisen among the members of the gambling community that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) act could be short-lived.

The fact that such proposals are being considered by the AGA is something of a turnaround from the organisation's position throughout recent history.

Ten years ago the AGA was a vociferous opponent of internet gaming, but the recent online boom has led many observers to believe that the association has now adjusted its expectations for the industry. However, even then the organisation maintained a neutral stance when the UIGEA was passed last month.

"The board will consider whether or not to support legislation in the new Congress calling for an independent study of internet gambling to see if it can be properly regulated, controlled, taxed and licensed here in the United States," AGA President Frank Fahrenkopf commented.


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