H.R.2140 - Internet Gambling Study Act

To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the United States to the growth of Internet gambling. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences to identify the proper response of the United States to the growth of Internet gambling. as introduced.
  • Short: Internet Gambling Study Act as introduced.

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Shelley Berkley

D-NV

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Official Summary

5/3/2007--Introduced.Internet Gambling Study Act - Requires the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a comprehensive study of Internet gambling, including the existing legal framework that governs such activities and transactions and the impact of the Un

Official Summary

5/3/2007--Introduced.
Internet Gambling Study Act - Requires the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a comprehensive study of Internet gambling, including the existing legal framework that governs such activities and transactions and the impact of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act on Internet gambling in the United States.


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08/29/07
Shelley Berkley’s HR 2140: A Closer Look

This fall, HR 2140, the Internet Gambling Study Bill, could give legislators new light into the industry. Armed with the power of knowledge, ...

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07/02/07
Shelley Berkley Appears on the PocketFives Podcast

It’s HR 2140 and its title says it all: “The Internet Gambling Study Bill.” Introduced two months ago, HR 2140 will shed light on the issue that has ...

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06/28/07
Harvard study debunks online gambling fears

Shelly Berkley is proposing in the US House of Representatives with bill HR 2140. She introduced the bill May 3, 2007, which seeks to provide for a study by ...

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06/02/11
H.R.2140: To amend title XVIII of the Social ... - OpenCongress

This means that this this bill has not yet been mentioned on a publicly-searchable blog by either its official number (for example, "H.R. 3200") or title (for example, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"). ...

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12/30/08
Many Personalities Impact US Poker Scene in 2008

Other politicians that have made their mark on the poker industry include Congresswoman Shelley Berkeley, with her HR 2140 legislation proposal, as well as Ron Paul who stood shoulder to shoulder with Barney Frank on several proposals. ...

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12/29/08
Online Poker Scene - Year in Review: Poker Legislation

The piece of legislation, HR 2140, would have examined the growth of the industry as well as the impact of the two year-old UIGEA. It fell by the wayside due to the House Judiciary Committee spending a considerable amount of time ...

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