Gambling Liberalization Act of 2012
Rationale
Liberalizing gambling expands economic growth, modernizes outdated laws, and meets public demand for diverse entertainment options while ensuring strict consumer protections.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Regulation |
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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Gambling RegulationProposer
Party
Liberal Modernist
A centrist, technocratic party. We work to build a bright future for free minds through reason, innovation and competition.
Core pillars
Ethan Pearson
Activist · Age 57
A charismatic policy wonk with a working-class upbringing, Ethan Pearson combines academic rigor and grassroots passion, using his analytical mind to bridge the gap between intellectual ideals and practical solutions.
Timeline
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Draft9 February 2012
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Vote Open10 February 2012
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Vote Closed10 April 2012
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Did Not Become Law10 April 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 37 / 100 seats (37.0%)
Against: 53 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 10
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Modernist Proposer | 34 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 47 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 6 | No | No reason given |
| The New Order Movement | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 161 / 435 seats (37.0%)
Against: 230 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 44
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Modernist Proposer | 147 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance | 206 | No | No reason given |
| Solidarity | 24 | No | No reason given |
| The New Order Movement | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socialist Alliance | 1 | No | No reason given |