253 Russell Senate Office Building

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance will hold a hearing on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. titled, “The Expansion of Internet Gambling: Assessing Consumer Protection Concerns.” The hearing will explore the consumer protection implications of the legalization of intrastate online gaming. 

“Internet gambling is a multi-billion dollar industry that comes with some serious risks, including the potential for money laundering used for terrorist financing. This alone demands that we take a hard look at what a growing Internet gambling industry means as more states have recent laws permitting online wagering,” said Chairman Rockefeller. “We’ve also got to take a hard look at consumer protections, and how we’re going to fix any existing gaps that allow underage gambling or otherwise leave consumers vulnerable to fraud and abuse.”

Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for webcast hearings, should contact Collenne Wider at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.

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