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The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Jon Kyl, specifically left out language that would have clarified the Wire Act — language that has tripped up previous efforts in years past to pass an online gambling ban, That move allowed the bill to move forward in its present state. appease the casino industry and other groups who want to leave open the possibility that online gambling will be legalized in the future.
“Kyl has said he’s not going to decide what’s legal or illegal. He’s going to let the courts decide that,” American Gaming Association Chief Executive Frank Fahrenkopf said