Fighting H.R. 4777, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act

**lots0** · 11th October 2006, 06:44 PM

Vegas Splendido is a Microgaming casino.

interesting article from the Isle of Man

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**gmblpdam** · 13th October 2006, 04:11 PM

I just watched Bush sign the Port Security Bill on C-Span. I guess this is it. Although he never specificaly mentioned online gambling.

**silcnlayc** · 13th October 2006, 04:28 PM

I feel like throwing up! The lack of movement from the American people to ALLOW this is sickening...!!!

**jetset** · 13th October 2006, 04:42 PM

We're getting unconfirmed reports that it has been signed with attachments, but we're monitoring the situation. Nothing up on the government enactments page yet but I guess that's a little early still.

Look out for HR 4954.

**Lord_Have_Mercy** · 13th October 2006, 04:43 PM

Today is the Tomorrow, you thought about Yesterday...so live as IT IS your last tomorrow!

**dominique** · 13th October 2006, 05:02 PM

It is signed.

NewsChannel 9 WSYR - Bush Signs Port Security/Internet Gambling Bill

**Simmo!** · 13th October 2006, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by dominique

It is signed.

NewsChannel 9 WSYR - Bush Signs Port Security/Internet Gambling Bill

Bugger. I guess there's always the slim chance he spelled his name wrong

**jetset** · 13th October 2006, 05:50 PM

It's mainstream - this from AP:

By JENNIFER LOVEN, Associated Press Writer
35 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - President Bush signed a bill Friday to help prevent terrorists from sneaking a nuclear, chemical or germ weapon into the United States inside one of the 11 million shipping containers that enter the nation each year — many without inspection.

"We're going to protect our ports. We're going to defend this homeland, and we're going to win this war on terror," Bush said.

The president used the bill-signing ceremony to assert that Republicans are tough on terror, a key issue in congressional elections just less than four weeks away.

He didn't mention an unrelated provision that seeks to put teeth into laws that forbid most online gambling. Instead, Bush focused on the multiple ways the legislation tightens security and closes a loophole in anti-terror defenses, especially at ports.

He noted that the SAFE Port Act authorizes the development of high-tech inspection equipment so customs agents can check cargo containers for dangerous materials without having to open them. It requires radiation-detection technology at 22 of the nation's busiest ports by the end of next year.

"We'll do everything we can to prevent an attack, but if the terrorists succeed in launching an attack, we'll be ready to respond," Bush said.

The president said the bill codifies the Container Security Initiative, which deploys U.S. inspectors to dozens of foreign ports on five continents where they can screen cargo bound for the United States. He said it also codifies the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, a joint public-private sector initiative in which private shippers agree to improve their own security measures and in return can receive benefits, including expedited clearance through U.S. ports.

Bush also noted that the bill provides additional authority for the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, which was established to guard against the threat of terrorists smuggling a nuclear device into the country. And the act requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish a plan to speed the resumption of trade in the event of a terrorist attack on a U.S. port or waterway.

"This bill makes clear that the federal government has the authority to clear waterways, identify cleanup equipment and re-establish the flow of commerce following a terrorist attack," the president said.

**Cynthia777** · 13th October 2006, 05:54 PM

Here is the link with video of Bush's signing:

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Correct, nothing was mentioned specifically about the provisions attached concerning Internet gambling. I am anxious to see the complete text of this as Public Law (if anything had been sent back to be amended and "stricken" during that 10-day period). If I come across anything this evening, will update ASAP

**silcnlayc** · 13th October 2006, 05:56 PM

Lord_Have_Mercy: Today is the Tomorrow, you thought about Yesterday...so live as IT IS your last tomorrow!

I did, and I cashed out and now I am worried sick I won't get paid...geezes!!! I guess Bush finally showed that he actually is in bed with Frist and Foley since Foley was Frist's best friend and now Frist is Bushes.. what a sickening circle!