In January, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) hijacked a critical Attorney General confirmation hearingto spread the gospel of Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson. The latter, whose properties include the Venetian and Palazzo in Las Vegas, has pledged to spend “whatever it takes” to rid the US of online gambling and online poker. Now, the Attorney General nominee has responded after Graham repeatedly cut her off during the hearing and showed little interest in what she had to say.

As part of a 200-page documenton page 125, Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch (pictured) shared her thoughts on the Wire Act. The drama stems from a December 2011 interpretation of the Wire Act from the Department of Justice saying that the law, which was passed 50 years prior, only applies to sports betting.

“If confirmed as Attorney General, I will review the Office of Legal Counsel opinion, which considered whether interstate transmissions of wire communications that do not relate to a sporting event or contest fall within the scope of the Wire Act,” Lynch said to Graham and company in the document.

She added, “It is my understanding, however, that OLC opinions are rarely reconsidered. If confirmed, I will read the opinion and if it articulates a reasonable interpretation of the law, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you and other members of Congress to address concerns about online gambling through legislation.”

There you have it, Sheldon (pictured). It doesn’t look like Lynch, if confirmed, will overturn the 2011 decision. Whether we’ll see legislation passed to ban internet gambling in the US, however, remains to be seen.

Earlier this month, Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), reportedly at the behest of Adelson, reintroduced Restoring America’s Wire Act, which would outlaw i-gaming in the US, including in the three states where it’s already regulated. Chaffetz’s office has failed to respond to repeated interview requests by PocketFives and the lawmaker has also failed to expound his interest in the industry.

We’ll keep you posted on the latest poker legislation news.

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