2012-05-15T16:47:53Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/71415 tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-15:/commentary/15484289 2012-05-15T16:47:53Z Town Hall Joe Barton (R.-Texas). Cosponsored by 30 representatives, the "Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011" (H.R. 2366) would legalize online wagering of poker and place the cyber activities ...<br /><br /><a href="http://srnnews.townhall.com/news/religion/2012/05/15/congress_pushes_to_legalize_online_gambling?comments=true">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-05-15:/commentary/15284390 2012-05-15T16:47:53Z Town Hall Joe Barton (R.-Texas). Cosponsored by 30 representatives, the "Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011" (H.R. 2366) would legalize online wagering of poker and place the cyber activities ...<br /><br /><a href="http://townhall.com/news/religion/2012/05/15/congress_pushes_to_legalize_online_gambling">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-03-15:/commentary/13374954 2012-03-15T10:14:57Z Examiner There is growing bipartisan support on Capitol Hill to see the 2006 ban on online poker reversed utilizing a bill similar to Joe Barton's H.R. 2366 which would regulate online gambling on the federal level as opposed to the state level. The libertarian ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/libertarian-in-west-palm-beach/will-americans-be-able-to-legally-play-poker-online-again-after-2006-ban">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-02-11:/commentary/12148594 2012-02-11T19:05:16Z FlopTurnRiver.com Shirley Raines, President of the University of Memphis, is opposed to bill H.R. 2366 that Joe Barton (R-Tex.) has presented to congress. His bill would set up a framework for legalized and regulated online poker at a federal level. Raines believes that ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flopturnriver.com/blogs/tennessee-officials-worry-about-losing-lottery-revenues-16122">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-02-07:/commentary/12148595 2012-02-07T23:06:14Z Daily Caller This is a formidable task indeed, but in fact the framework has already been proposed for consideration through congressional legislation numbered H.R. 2366. Instead of outsourcing our consumer protections to foreign countries, smart legislation ...<br /><br /><a href="http://dailycaller.com/2012/02/07/the-u-s-needs-a-regulated-online-poker-market/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-02-07:/commentary/12098807 2012-02-07T12:50:37Z The Business Insider This is a formidable task indeed, but in fact the framework has already been proposed for consideration through congressional legislation numbered H.R. 2366. Instead of outsourcing our consumer protections to foreign countries, smart legislation ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-desperately-needs-to-regulate-the-online-poker-market-2012-2">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-18:/commentary/11676872 2012-01-18T02:08:37Z Omaha World-Herald Some solutions have been laid out on the federal level through H.R. 2366. This bill would offer extensive consumer protections, including technology that accurately identifies age and identity to prevent underage gambling. It also would ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.omaha.com/article/20120118/NEWS0802/701189947/-1">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-18:/commentary/11684531 2012-01-18T01:54:18Z Omaha World-Herald Some solutions have been laid out on the federal level through H.R. 2366. This bill would offer extensive consumer protections, including technology that accurately identifies age and identity to prevent underage gambling. It also would ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.omaha.com/article/20120118/NEWS0802/701189947">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-09:/commentary/11696672 2012-01-09T13:03:32Z Nextgov "I plan to keep moving forward with my efforts to move H.R. 2366 through the committee process, and I am confident it will be passed by the House and Senate - hopefully in this session." Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid , D-Nev., also is ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20120109_4538.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-06:/commentary/11629358 2012-01-06T16:13:13Z Hartford Courant Yet a bill before Congress would legalize and regulate online poker on the federal level. The bill, H.R.2366, is pending in the House Energy and Commerce Committee's manufacturing subcommittee. Blumenthal’s stance on online gaming in light of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-blumenthal-online-gaming-a-matter-for-the-states-20120106,0,3402702.story">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-06:/commentary/11629359 2012-01-06T11:48:21Z NationalJournal.com “I plan to keep moving forward with my efforts to move H.R. 2366 through the committee process and I am confident it will be passed by the House and Senate – hopefully in this session.” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., also is ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nationaljournal.com/tech/administration-decision-on-internet-gambling-may-force-congress-s-hand-20120106">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-05:/commentary/11619389 2012-01-05T06:48:54Z Financial Times Congressman Joe Barton (R-Texas) last June introduced an online poker bill, HR 2366, which would put the power to grant corporate gaming business licenses for poker in the hands of states provided they adhere to federal guidelines. The bill is stuck in the<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/8ca5eab6-3721-11e1-96bf-00144feabdc0.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-12-24:/commentary/11580233 2011-12-24T13:15:21Z Online-Casinos.com Respected gambling industry lawyer I. Nelson Rose has raised the debate level considerably with his opinion on the online poker bill (HR 2366) that Representative Joe Barton a Republican from Texas introduced into the House this June.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.online-casinos.com/news/news2411087.asp">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-12-23:/commentary/11580232 2011-12-23T19:21:37Z Poker News D’Amato continued, “We urge members of Congress to act quickly based on today’s announcement and pass legislation like H.R. 2366 to license and regulate online poker at the federal level.” The DOJ has released its opinion on the Wire Act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pokernews.com/news/2011/12/us-department-of-justice-wire-act-applies-to-sporting-events-11711.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-11-22:/commentary/11451599 2011-11-22T17:28:03Z FlopTurnRiver.com “I think the testimonies were received well,” he said, “and the fact that the hearing took place shows that Congress is interested in this bill (Congressman Joe Barton’s HR2366) and that there is momentum for this issue.”<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flopturnriver.com/blogs/optimism-for-online-poker-in-congress-15774">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-08-28:/commentary/11235198 2011-08-28T01:00:00Z betting.betfair.com Joe Barton (R-TX) in June that would license and regulate online poker in the US, the &quot;The Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011&quot; (HR 2366), was referred to the House Subcommittee on Financ<br /><br /><a href="http://betting.betfair.com/poker/poker-news/legislative-news-for-online-poker-in-the-us-280811.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-08-24:/commentary/11235197 2011-08-24T01:00:00Z Examiner.com HR 2366 (known as the Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011) was introduced in the House and has been sent to the House&#39;s Financial Services Committee for an initial review. ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/gambling-in-national/online-poker-bill-hr-2366-gains-more-co-sponsors">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-08-18:/commentary/11235202 2011-08-18T01:00:00Z PartTimePoker News HR 2366, the Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011, is gaining a bit of steam. –After a failed attempt to regulate intrastate gaming, New Jersey is trying again. More here on the bill from state ..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.parttimepoker.com/hnr-818-positive-momentum-for-u-s-online-poker-regulation-suing-full-tilt">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-08-17:/commentary/11235203 2011-08-17T01:00:00Z betting.betfair.com (blog) Joe Barton (R-TX) called the &quot;Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011,&quot; sometimes also referred to as &quot;The Online Poker Act of 2011&quot; (HR 2366). But given the arduous legislative pro<br /><br /><a href="http://betting.betfair.com/poker/poker-news/online-grinders-relocating-from-us-170811.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-08-17:/commentary/11235201 2011-08-17T01:00:00Z Casino Advisor In June 2011 Texas Republican Joe Barton introduced HR 2366 in the House of Representatives. This bill is being referred to as the &quot;poker only&quot; bill because it seeks to legalize and regulate only online poker and does not address other forms of <br /><br /><a href="http://www.casinoadvisor.com/support-for-online-gambling-in-us-news-item.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-08-14:/commentary/11235200 2011-08-14T01:00:00Z Ante Up Magazine ... the break to head back to their home districts to find out what is on the minds of their constituents, making the next three weeks the perfect time to contact congressmen and to protect your right to play online poker by supporting HR 2366, Rep. ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.anteupmagazine.com/news/time-to-contact-your-representatives-regarding-barton-s-inte.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-08-11:/commentary/11235199 2011-08-11T01:00:00Z The Seattle Times ... while ensuring American consumers have a fair and safe place to enjoy the online version of a great American game of skill. At a time when policymakers are struggling to find new sources of revenue without increasing taxes, HR 2366 seems like the ... <br /><br /><a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2015885268_placingtheblameforthedowneconomy.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-27:/commentary/11129779 2011-07-27T01:00:00Z Bluff Magazine Joe Barton&#39;s (R-TX) HR 2366, which proposes a system of licensing and regulating online poker overseen by the Department of Commerce, but regulated on a state-by-state basis. States could opt out of online gaming or issue state gaming licenses as they<br /><br /><a href="http://news.bluffmagazine.com/the-fight-legislation-update-new-organization-joins-effort-24152/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-24:/commentary/11129783 2011-07-24T01:00:00Z The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com The Zeeland Republican got only ten “likes” and several complaints about his failure to address questions about HR 2366, a bill that would regulate online poker. Huizenga spokeswoman Lauren Phillips said her boss tried to limit his responses to ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/07/polpourri_big_difference_in_le.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-20:/commentary/11129781 2011-07-20T01:00:00Z Examiner.com It has gotten to the point the Poker Players Alliance is endorsing federal regulation of the industry via the Online Poker Act of 2011 (HR 2366) and the Internet Gambling Regulation Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act (HR 1174). ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/libertarian-in-west-palm-beach/commentary-what-s-the-deal-with-the-government-killing-online-poker">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-18:/commentary/11129786 2011-07-18T01:00:00Z Pokeritaliaweb la voce libera del poker in Italia &quot;Dal Black Friday ad oggi sono state presentate due proposte di legge alla Camera mentre prima del 15 parile non ve n&#39;era nemmeno una&quot; - spiega Muny - &quot;la HR 2366 (una delle due proposte ndr), presentata dal deputato Joe Barton sembra o<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pokeritaliaweb.org/notizie-poker/poker-estero/poker-usa-a-tre-mesi-black-friday.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-16:/commentary/11129785 2011-07-16T01:00:00Z Las Vegas Sun (blog) Joe L. Barton, R-Texas, introduced similar legislation (HR 2366) in June. “Efforts to carve out an exception for games like poker, which many believe is a game of skill, may be considered later this year,” Kyl says on his website. ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/ralstons-flash/2011/jul/16/reid-kyl-join-forces-internet-gambling-pen-letter-/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-16:/commentary/11129784 2011-07-16T01:00:00Z CompatiblePoker Correa is concerned that if Joe Barton&#39;s HR 2366 is accepted by Congress, it will give states with an established legal system, such as Nevada, an edge over California which is still trying to get its industry off the ground. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.compatiblepoker.com/poker-rumors/california-needs-to-act-quick-to-get-online-poker-legalized/4949">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-14:/commentary/11129787 2011-07-14T01:00:00Z Hochgepokert Die &#39;Barton Bill&#39; (HR 2366; The Online Poker Act of 2011) sieht ein ähnliches Konzept vor, welches &#39;Lizenz Staaten&#39; generell am Gewinn beteiligt, während Staaten, aus denen die Spieler kommen, nur kleine Anteile bekommen. ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.hochgepokert.com/2011/07/14/online-poker-act-barton-bill-rockefeller-internet-poker-bill-regulation-lizenz-usa-kalifornien/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-13:/commentary/11129782 2011-07-13T01:00:00Z Casino Advisor While an element of uncertainty has been introduced in the Washington DC online gambling initiative, snail pace progress has been reported on Joe Barton&#39;s federal online poker bill, HR 2366, introduced last month. Three new co-sponsors&#39; names have<br /><br /><a href="http://www.casinoadvisor.com/washington-online-gambling-delayed-news-item.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-12:/commentary/11129780 2011-07-12T01:00:00Z Examiner.com Correa is worried that the bill proposed just a few weeks ago in the US Congress, HR 2366 by Representative Joe Barton of Texas, will give states with already established legal gambling, such as California&#39;s neighbor Nevada, an edge in the upcoming ..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/internet-in-national/online-poker-california-being-pushed">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-10:/commentary/11076569 2011-07-10T01:00:00Z Hochgepokert Im Übrigen gibt es eine ähnliche Beschränkung auch bei der Barton Bill (HR 2366 Online Poker Act of 2011). Das Gesetz der AGA, welches aufgrund eines offiziellen Namens auch ab und an als Rockefeller Internet Poker Bill bezeichnet wird, sieht vor, ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.hochgepokert.com/2011/07/10/black-friday-online-poker-act-of-2011-barton-bill-american-gaming-association-rockefeller-internet-poker-bill/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-08:/commentary/11072701 2011-07-08T01:00:00Z WebProNews The bill, called the Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011, or HR 2366, has also received bipartisan support, which Lehrer believes is significant. Are you in favor of this new online poker bill? <br /><br /><a href="http://videos.webpronews.com/2011/07/08/new-onlin-poker-bill-would-legalize-the-game/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-05:/commentary/11059879 2011-07-05T01:00:00Z Examiner.com That&#39;s exactly what Joe Barton stated in his presentation of bill HR 2366, “Poker is an all-American game, and it&#39;s a game that requires strategy and skill.&quot; Some folks are making the case that legalization of gambling on online poker hinge<br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/internet-in-national/legal-online-poker-getting-closer-game-of-skill-debates-continue">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-07-01:/commentary/11040857 2011-07-01T01:00:00Z Tight Poker Barton&#39;s bill – the HR 2366 is a very good one on so many levels and seems like the best shot US online gambling operators and players have got in 2011. The bill has also got co- sponsors which includes seven democrats and republicans with a huge ..<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tightpoker.com/news/barton%E2%80%99s-online-poker-bill-renews-hope-for-us-poker-players-2670/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-29:/commentary/11056716 2011-06-29T01:00:00Z ChicagoNow (blog) In the House, in response to the demands of millions of Americans for licensed online poker, Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) and a bipartisan group of his House colleagues recently introduced HR 2366, the Online Poker Act of 2011. ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/booth-reviews/2011/06/the-new-chicagonow-and-online-poker.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-29:/commentary/11040892 2011-06-29T01:00:00Z GamingTodaySlotsToday As written, HR 2366 would allow an automatic opt in for all states with any opt outs made by the respective state governor. States will also only be able to introduce an intrastate framework if a measure is passed prior to any enacting of the federal ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gamingtoday.com/casino_games/article/31297-Online_poker_continues_to_have_its_ups_and_downs">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-29:/commentary/11038477 2011-06-29T01:00:00Z GamingTodaySlotsToday As written, HR 2366 would allow an automatic opt in for all states with any opt outs made by the respective state governor. States will also only be able to introduce an intrastate framework if a measure is passed prior to any enacting of the federal ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gamingtoday.com/articles/article/31297-Online_poker_continues_to_have_its_ups_and_downs">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-29:/commentary/11038476 2011-06-29T01:00:00Z San Antonio Express HR 2366, with an official name too long to mention, is powerful on a variety of levels and looks to be online poker&#39;s best advocacy legislation to date. With co-sponsors that include seven Democrats and four Republicans, there is large bi-partisan ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/columnists/article/Chuck-Blount-Bi-partisan-bill-has-appealing-1446540.php">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-28:/commentary/11034358 2011-06-28T01:00:00Z Hochgepokert Der neue Entwurf mit der Laufnummer HR 2366 trägt nun den Namen „Internet Gambling Prohibition Poker Consumer Protection and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011“ wird jedoch der Einfachheit halber als „The Online Poker Act of 2011“ bezeichnet. ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.hochgepokert.com/2011/06/28/the-online-poker-act-of-2011-hr-2366-black-friday-barton-bill-stoesst-auf-akzeptanz/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-28:/commentary/11034357 2011-06-28T01:00:00Z Poker News Report With the unveiling of the Barton Bill, HR 2366 The Online Poker Act of 2011, many advocates of online gambling are asking the basic question, “Is it enough?”. The good news is that it does legalize online poker in the United States. But that&#39;s it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pokernewsreport.com/barton-bill-on-online-poker-legislation-is-praised-and-criticized-3228">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-27:/commentary/11034356 2011-06-27T01:00:00Z CompatiblePoker Joe Barton&#39;s introduction of the Online Poker Act of 2011 (HR 2366) to the online poker industry on Friday wasn&#39;t without controversy and criticism. On the one hand, the bill&#39;s introduction to the House of Assembly through the House Energy and<br /><br /><a href="http://www.compatiblepoker.com/poker-rumors/bartons-hr-2366-online-poker-act-of-2011/4902">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-26:/commentary/11027689 2011-06-26T01:00:00Z PokerNews.com Il Repubblicano Joe Barton ha presentato il largamente anticipato disegno di legge sul poker online HR 2366, l&#39;Online Poker Act of 2011, alla Camera dei Rappresentanti venerdì scorso. Il disegno di legge ha visto la luce con il significate sostegno d<br /><br /><a href="http://it.pokernews.com/news/2011/06/il-repubblicano-joe-barton-presenta-l-online-poker-act-2011-6790.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-25:/commentary/11023764 2011-06-25T01:00:00Z Pokerzentrale Pokernews Der ehemalige US Senator Alfonse d&#39;Amato, Chairman der Poker Players Alliance, begrüßte die Einreichung der Bill HR 2366: „Wie die jüngsten Ereignisse gezeigt haben, wirkt sich der Mangel an Klarheit rund ums Thema Onlinepoker verheerend für die<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pokerzentrale.me/pokernews/index.php/stimmen-und-details-zur-aktuellen-bill-fuer-onlinepoker-in-den-usa-8323/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-25:/commentary/11023763 2011-06-25T01:00:00Z PokerStrategy News Der als HR 2366 gekennzeichnete Gesetzentwurf erlaubt innerhalb der USA ausdrücklich die Lizensierung und Regulierung von Online Poker. Darauf aufbauend würde dieses Gesetz bereits bestehende Regelungen ergänzen, die Online Gaming verbieten und das ...<br /><br /><a href="http://de.pokerstrategy.com/news/world-of-poker/Neuer-Gesetzentwurf-zu-Online-Poker-in-den-USA-und-Ivey-in-Irland_48255/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-25:/commentary/11023762 2011-06-25T01:00:00Z Bluff Magazine Joe Barton&#39;s HR 2366. Emerging markets such as Brazil continue to thrive. Brazilian proMaria “Maridu” Mayrinck now represent a new site on the Merge Network that&#39;s making waves in Brazil, Latin America and Spain. “It&#39;s been going amazing<br /><br /><a href="http://news.bluffmagazine.com/wsop-mid-day-5k-six-max-nears-final-table-1500-nl-draws-a-crowd-22702/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-25:/commentary/11023761 2011-06-25T01:00:00Z PokerSoftware.com On Friday, Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) introduced HR 2366, which establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for online poker in the United States. Players would be able to compete on any US-based site so long as their state does not opt out of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pokersoftware.com/articles/2011/06/hot-topics-in-poker-software-for-june-25-2011.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-25:/commentary/11023759 2011-06-25T01:00:00Z PokerNews.com Barton just introduced HR 2366, the Online Poker Act of 2011 to congress. Sarah Grant talked with Barton about the details of HR 2366 and what we can do to help. No comments yet. Be the first to post one! PokerNews. The #1 Source for Poker News, ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.pokernews.com/video/wsop-2011-rep-joe-barton-1023235938001.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2011-06-24:/commentary/11023760 2011-06-24T01:00:00Z PokerNews.com introduced the much-anticipated HR 2366, the Online Poker Act of 2011, in the US House of Representatives on Friday. The bill begins with the significant momentum of having 11 original co-sponsors from across party lines. The co-sponsors are Shelley ... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.pokernews.com/news/2011/06/rep-joe-barton-introduces-online-poker-act-of-2011-10610.htm">Go to article</a>