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Study Shows Majority of U.S. Citizens Oppose
Online Gambling Ban
by Tommy Davis Onlinecasinosworld.com
November 12,
2007
With a House Judiciary Committee hearing scheduled tomorrow to discuss the
pros and cons of reversing the UIGEA and regulating online gambling, an
independent study has caught the eyes of online gaming proponents, including the
powerful lobbying arm of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA). According to the
study, which was undertaken by RT Strategies National Omnibus Poll, the majority
of U.S. citizens oppose the ban against online gambling. Specifically, the poll
shows a 2 to 1 margin for those in favor of regulation.
The study was recently conducted (October 18-21, 2007), and used a sample of
1,000 American adults. Those participants selected for the survey were done so
according to political party preference. In other words, so as not to show
bi-partisan bias for either the Democrats or Republicans, those surveyed
represented an equal amount from each party.
Regarding the House Judiciary Committee, which is being chaired by John
Conyers, the PPA will be addressing and educating the committee not only on the
misguidance and ineffectiveness of the UIGEA, but also on the feasibilities and
necessities of regulating online gambling. In addition to PPA representatives,
the committee will be addressed by experts in other fields, including the
hi-tech gaming sector.
The fact that Chairman Conyers is holding such hearings is a positive step
for online casino enthusiasts. Chairman Conyers was one of the original
proponents of undertaking a full-fledged study of online gambling in the U.S.,
and is certainly open to the possibilities of regulating the popular pastime.
The real challenge will be in educating other members of Congress, which these
hearing plan to accomplish.
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