Wednesday, May 17, 2006

As reported by Bloodhorse: "Lawmakers will tackle the complicated issue of
Internet gambling during a two-hour hearing June 2 during a meeting of the
National Council of Legislators from Gaming States in Boston. "NCLGS is
currently lining up experts from the public and private sectors to testify
on the pros and cons of Internet betting, as well as legal and regulatory
concerns. Florida Sen. Steven Geller said individuals are welcome to discuss
everything from recent World Trade Organization findings to the impact of
Internet gambling on pari-mutuel wagering.

"'NCLGS believes that Internet gaming is a states' rights issue, and states
should ultimately have final say over its existence in the U.S.,' Geller
said in a statement. 'NCLGS is holding the hearing in order to revisit its
current position on Internet gaming, initially formed in the late 1990s, and
to take into consideration recent relevant activity, including World Trade
Organization findings, Department of Justice rules, state initiatives
regarding the Internet, and new technology.'..."