At issue is whether the proposed change in federal law sought by Adelson — a ban on Internet gambling —would violate a core conservative principle of states’ rights, which has been an animating issue for many tea party activists.
Online betting has been embraced by a number of Adelson’s industry rivals and several states eager for the additional tax revenue it provides. Adelson said he approaches the issue more as a father than a businessman — arguing that Internet gambling poses dire consequences to children, who could be lured to an addictive activity, or college students, who could rack up debilitating debts from their dorm rooms. Yet the move to the Internet has also been seen as a threat that could deplete the customer base for Adelson’s brick-and-mortar casino resorts.
-Washington Post
With him being a Republican donor, he might get the bill to the White House with the new Congress. Don't know if Obama would sign it. I'm figuring he might, because the article also states that Adelson wants to try, and get this attached, to a passable bill in the lame duck Congress. IMO, this is all for Adelson's self interests. I agree with another post I read. This is like Sears trying to outlaw online shopping.
Online betting has been embraced by a number of Adelson’s industry rivals and several states eager for the additional tax revenue it provides. Adelson said he approaches the issue more as a father than a businessman — arguing that Internet gambling poses dire consequences to children, who could be lured to an addictive activity, or college students, who could rack up debilitating debts from their dorm rooms. Yet the move to the Internet has also been seen as a threat that could deplete the customer base for Adelson’s brick-and-mortar casino resorts.
-Washington Post
With him being a Republican donor, he might get the bill to the White House with the new Congress. Don't know if Obama would sign it. I'm figuring he might, because the article also states that Adelson wants to try, and get this attached, to a passable bill in the lame duck Congress. IMO, this is all for Adelson's self interests. I agree with another post I read. This is like Sears trying to outlaw online shopping.
