Is there something in the wind that the US Governors know that could be happening or is it that they want to ensure their states decide the fate of online gambling and not the Federal government in their recent letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Currently three US states have legalised online gambling, Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey and there is up to eight other states that could potentially join the market this year.
So in a letter by the National Governors Association (NGA) that has Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval as its Vice Chairman the governors made it quite clear to the Attorney General who should decide the future of online gambling.
See the full letter below:
“Dear Attorney General Sessions:
The nation’s governors are concerned with legislative or administrative actions that would ban online Internet gaming and Internet lottery sales.
The regulation of gaming has historically been addressed by the states. While individual governors have different views about offering gaming—in a variety of forms—within their own states, we agree that decisions at the federal level that affect state regulatory authority should not be made unilaterally without state input. A strong, cooperative relationship between the states and federal government is vital to best serve the interests of all citizens.
As you review this issue, we encourage you to take note of the current regulatory mechanisms put in place by the states to ensure that consumers and children are protected, and that licensees comply with strict standards of conduct. States are best equipped to regulate and enforce online gaming. A ban drives this activity offshore to unregulated jurisdictions, out of the reach of state and federal law enforcement and with risk to consumers.”
The question many observers are asking is this latest letter based on any information that maybe Sheldon Adelson is making moves toward Sessions in banning online gambling again or is it quite simply the governors stating their case that they should govern their own destiny when it comes to online gambling?
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