If the anti-gambling bill is passed in congress, all forms of internet gambling including online poker will be prohibited nationally, despite current state laws where poker regulation has been approved such as New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware.
With Republicans owning most of the seats in the House of Representatives, the internet gambling ban could be passed as law.
Sheldon Adelson has a strong political influence on the policymakers as one of the biggest financial contributors to the Republican Party.
The bill for the internet gambling ban has been opposed by many including: Grover Norquist, Ron Paul, American Conservative Union and John Pappas who seek to have the bill rejected.