Sara Slane, the AGA’s senior vice-president of public affairs, will be among those to give evidence to a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing. Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) chair Becky Harris and academic John Kindt, a prominent opponent of gambling, will also give evidence, along with representatives from the NFL and the Sheldon Adelson-backed Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling.
"We will provide AGA’s perspective on why states and sovereign tribal nations - not the federal government - are best positioned to regulate and oversee legal sports betting markets," the association anounced.
"We are honoured for the opportunity testify on behalf of the US$261 bIillion US casino gaming industry and the 1.8 million employees we support throughout the country and will better explain how the post-PASPA world will serve and protect the American public while providing significant economic opportunities for a variety of stakeholders."
The subcommittee will consider whether further federal oversight is necessary, with states such as New Jersey, Mississippi, West Virginia and Delaware having legalised betting unilaterally since PASPA was repealed.
“My testimony will focus on conveying the extent to which the gaming industry is already a well-regulated industry from the top-down and why states and sovereign tribal nations – not the federal government – are best positioned to regulate and oversee legal sports betting markets,” Slane told to iGamingBusiness.com.
“The AGA is unwavering in our commitment to continue a constructive dialogue on sports betting with all stakeholders. I hope to engage in a productive discussion at the hearing with members of the subcommittee and serve as a resource for anyone considering statutory or regulatory policies to govern sports betting,” she concluded.
Source: GMB / iGaming Business
