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Bill to “restore” Wire Act and ban online gaming introduced in US

27th March 2014 6:38 am GMT

Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Jason Chaffetz introduced a federal bill Wednesday that they say will "restore long-standing policy" that the Wire Act prohibits all forms of internet gambling.

The Restoration of America's Wire Act (bills HR4301 and S2159) would return the statute to its pre-2011 interpretation and reverse the Department of Justice opinion that the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 only covers sports betting.

“This is yet another example of the Holder Justice Department and [...]

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