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William Bryan: “This legislation would plunge the dagger into the back of Nevada's principal industry and would accomplish no useful…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2000
This legislation would plunge the dagger into the back of Nevada's principal industry and would accomplish no useful purpose. Ninety-eight percent of the sports betting in America is conducted illegally outside of the State of Nevada. There is no logical way in which you can conclude that by eliminating sports betting that occurs in my own State, that is licensed, that is regulated--you have to be 21 years of age --you address a legitimate problem, which is illegal gambling on college campuses. It is misdirected, it is ill-conceived, and it would be the dream of every illegal bookie in America if this legislation passes. I am pleased to join with my colleague in objecting to this legislation.
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William Bryan
Florida
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Opposing legislation that would affect sports betting in Nevada.

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