Rep. Frank Introduces Internet Gaming Regulatory Bill

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the bill — HR 2267

We haven’t read it yet, but it will definitely affect Indian Country.

Here’s an interesting excerpt:

(b) Indian Tribe Opt-Out Exercise-

    • `(1) LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY INDIAN TRIBES- No Internet gambling licensee knowingly may accept a bet or wager from a person located in the tribal lands of any Indian tribe which limits such gambling activities or other contests if the principal chief or other chief executive officer of such Indian tribe informs the Secretary of such limitation, in a manner which clearly identifies the nature and extent of such limitation, before the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, or in accordance with paragraph (2), until such time as any notice of any amendment or repeal of such specific limitation becomes effective under paragraph (2).
    • `(2) CHANGES TO INDIAN TRIBE LIMITATIONS- The establishment, repeal, or amendment by any Indian tribe of any limitation referred to in paragraph (1) after the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subchapter shall apply, for purposes of this subchapter, beginning on the first January 1 that occurs after the end of the 60-day period beginning on the later of–
      • `(A) the date a notice of such establishment, repeal, or amendment is provided by the principal chief or other chief executive officer of such Indian tribe in writing to the Secretary; or
      • `(B) the effective date of such establishment, repeal, or amendment.