Politics & Government
King Wants to Legalize Online Betting
Congressman says his bill would set federal standards and protect consumers.
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Rep. Peter King says it’s time to for the U.S. to legalize betting online.
The Seaford Republican presented a bill Thursday to license online gambling and establish a federal standard throughout the country, the New York Daily News reported.
“A common federal standard will ensure strong protections for consumers, protect against problem and underage gambling, and make it easier for businesses, players, lawmakers, and regulators to navigate and freely participate,” King said in a statement.
States or Native American tribes could opt out of a federal system and keep their own internal gaming practices, the Daily News reported. States could also hold online lotteries.
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