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Is this another false joy or a real possibility this time?
Whatever it is, this measure which has just been adopted would allow current gaming operators to offer poker on the Internet.
People in favour of this new measure argue that a game box on the Internet could allow the State to touch a new tax and in turn, a new income (which she has great need).
This new policy would ensure that casinos and racetracks could offer poker on the Internet. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission would be in charge of games of chance on the Internet.
Estimates show that the State could receive between 3 m$ and 13 M$ in annual revenue if online poker became legal in Iowa.
This measure must now go to the Chamber.
If it is approved by the House and signed by the Governor Terry Branstad, Iowa could become the first State to put in place such a system to the United States.
The measure who wanted to make sure to prevent people smoking in casinos was however not adopted.
Senator Jeff Danielson says that this measure is an intelligent solution for the problem of online gaming in this state that is not yet regulated.
If this measure, people who want to play poker online must create an account for the online game. They must be resident of Iowa and must be 21 years of age or older. The laws are strict for this purpose. Everything will be set up to ensure that these rules are met.
The money online poker could yield would be welcome given that Iowa needs millions of dollars to improve its roads.
We will keep you informed of any future development in this case.
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