SAFE Bet Act Reintroduced

As Americans enjoy March Madness this year, the SAFE Bet Act has been resurrected by legislators in Washington. Congressman Paul D. Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal rolled out the legislation, officially called the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act. The new push from both legislators comes amid criticism from operators, consultants, and even responsible gambling advocates. That criticism came from debates over the scope of the proposal, as well as claims of it potentially being unconstitutional. This comes as concerns grow over the expansion of online gambling. Reintroducing the SAFE Bet Act legislation aims to create new safeguards... The post SAFE Bet Act Reintroduced appeared first on This Week in Gambling.

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Mar 27, 2025 - 15:00
SAFE Bet Act Reintroduced

As Americans enjoy March Madness this year, the SAFE Bet Act has been resurrected by legislators in Washington. Congressman Paul D. Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal rolled out the legislation, officially called the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act. The new push from both legislators comes amid criticism from operators, consultants, and even responsible gambling advocates. That criticism came from debates over the scope of the proposal, as well as claims of it potentially being unconstitutional. This comes as concerns grow over the expansion of online gambling. Reintroducing the SAFE Bet Act legislation aims to create new safeguards...

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