A US congressman and senator are preparing to reintroduce the SAFE Bet Act, again saying they don't oppose digital gambling but want the federal government to make it safer.
On Tuesday (11 March), at a press conference on Capitol Hill, Representative Paul Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal gathered responsible and problem gambling advocates and an addiction survivor to talk about the Supporting Affordability & Fairness with Every Bet Act (SAFE Bet Act).
Tonko said there was a change to the original proposal, although the new bill has not yet been filed. In addition to previous requirements in the proposal, which saw no action in the prior congressional session, states would now be required to “work with the federal government to shut down the illegal market”.
This is an issue that states so far have taken the lead on. From Arizona to Michigan, regulators have sent cease-and-desist letters to offshore sportsbooks warning them to shutter. And state legislatures, including those..
