Gambling Backers on the Hill Count 47

The count continues climbing. Congressman Tim Bishop (D.-NY) is IGREA's 47th backer on Capitol Hill.

By John W | Mar 17, 2008

Support might be gaining slowly, but it is gaining nonetheless.

Congressman Tim Bishop, a Democrat representing the 1st District of New York State, serving his third term in office, has added his signature in support of a regulated online gambling industry in the United States.

IGREA - the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act - was introduced in 2007 by Massachusetts Congressman and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank. Also known by its ID, HR 2046, the bill currently counts 47 co-sponsors.

Rep. Bishop is the former Provost of Southampton College. His website lists fighting for middle class families and seniors, securing the homeland, and safeguarding the environment among his top priorities.

As a New Yorker, and now a supporter of regulated online gambling, Bishop has even won a friendly wager on Super Bowl XLII earlier this year.

5 Comments

Show 'em!
by danino 3 years ago

Go Barney Frank!

Yes!!
by Lindsey 3 years ago

Things are going well for the abolishment of the awful UIGEA!

YES
by John 3 years ago

-1

We need more fighters like Barney

I really hope
by LoneStar 3 years ago

That it will make a difference in the long run. what people don't seem to understand is that it is not only an issue of gambling, but one of human rights, as well.

Way to go!
by Corneliu 3 years ago

Finally some sanity emanates from Capitol Hill!