January 21, 2014: The Birth Of RAWA

The first inkling of Adelson’s strategy emerges when a draft of the Internet Gambling Control Act is leaked. After receiving a new name, the draft eventually makes its way to Congress.

Several prominent legislators join the calls for a ban. In addition to supporters in Congress, no less than five governors pen letters supporting a federal prohibition of online gambling during 2014.

• Lousiana Governor Bobby Jindal
• Texas Governor Rick Perry
• South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley
• Indiana Governor Mike Pence
• Floria Governor Rick Scott