In July 1997, the Judiciary Subcommittee on Technology held a hearing on S. 474. Ann Geer stated that Internet gambling would multiply addiction exponentially, increasing access and magnifying the potential destructiveness of the addiction. Addicts would literally click their mouse and bet the house. As I noted earlier, Wisconsin Attorney General James Doyle testified that gambling on the Internet is a very dumb bet. Because it is unregulated . . .
Internet gambling threatens to disrupt the system.
It crosses state and national borders with little or no regulatory control. Federal authorities must take the lead in this area. And I would just like a reconfirmation of the FBI s support for that legislation. Director Freeh replied yes, I think it s a very effective change. We certainly support it.