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The Wire Act and Implications for State-Based Legalization of Internet Gambling

More than 30 years after the original Federal Wire Act, members of Congress sought to use it to stop the rise of casino-style gambling on the Internet. However, the scope of the Wire Act has been disputed among lawmakers, courts, and federal agencies.

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