An advisory committee is created in Washington DC with the key aim of making online gambling safe in the United States. Tom Ridge, Parry Aftab and Greg Raymer are the founding members of the advisory body. Greg Raymer is a famous poker player and Parry Aftab is an expert of internet safety. Tom Ridge was Homeland Security’s former secretary. These founding members have extended support towards congress’s initiatives to condemn illegal gambling. The advisory body aims to make sure that online gambling follows strict regulations and offer safe gaming experiences to players.
FairPlay USA announced that it fully supports Congress’s definition of illegal gambling. Washington DC’s advisory board declared that a new framework will be created. It will look into creating strict regulations for online gambling. FairPlay USA’s initiatives are supported by poker players spread across the world, the field of law enforcement and the agency of consumer protection.
The advisory board will start its actions by asking the Congress to come up with stricter regulations on offshore websites operating gambling illegally. Integrity and safety will be focused on. With gambling regulations becoming stricter, Americans will have safer gaming experiences.
FairPlay USA is basically trying to look into three primary issues. These are enforcement of legal laws on the unregulated casinos, rights that adult poker players are entitled to and child protection.