Gambling Support on the Hill and on Facebook

The Weekly Edition, an OCR Live! production in which Kate brings you the headlines for the past week, including political support of online gambling is growing, Facebook proves an attractive platform for sports betting, and PPA lobbying to Get Out the Vote.

UIGEA Opposition Grows
While we reported on comments by gaming industry experts who said UIGEA cannot be implemented, two more sponsors joined a bill to repeal the act.

Facebook Flirts with Gambling
Euro 2008 is the latest sporting event to be included on the popular social networking website, with users competing for prizes.

Poker Pros Get Out the Vote
A new campaign by the Poker Players Alliance aims to increase poker's political presence in Washington in the lead-up to the 2008 presidential election.