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Dear
Mr. Manuel,
Thank
you for contacting me in opposition to legislation that will prohibit online gambling. I appreciate hearing
your concerns on this important issue.
As
you may know, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act has been introduced to update regulations governing
Internet gambling. These regulations would prohibit players from placing online bets with credit cards,
electronic transfers, and checks. Much of this legislation is also targeted at preventing Internet gambling
from being used for money laundering.
While I understand your concerns about this legislation, state attorneys general, professional and amateur
sports leagues, and the Department of Justice all agree that some federal legislation is needed to clarify
federal law that Internet gambling businesses are illegal. The anonymity of internet gambling can provide
a haven for criminals. I am also concerned that there are currently no mechanisms in place to prevent
children - who make up the largest percentage of Internet users - from using their parents' credit card
numbers to register and set up accounts for use at Internet gambling sites. I have consistently opposed
gambling, and I believe this legislation is needed to address the explosive growth in Internet gambling.
Although
we may disagree on this particular issue, I sincerely appreciate hearing your opinion. Please do not
hesitate to contact me in the future about other issues important to you.
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