Rep. Tonko Announces Press Conference on SAFE Bet Act, Tomorrow at 2pm
Rep. Paul Tonko’s office announced that they plan to introduce the SAFE Bet Act via a press conference tomorrow at 2pm EST – view livestream on YouTube here or on Rep Tonko’s X profile (@RepPaulTonko). On the surface, federal legislation seems unlikely, however, the new administration and emergence of CFTC sports contracts makes how Congress may proceed more unpredictable. See full MEDIA ADVISORY below…
MEDIA ADVISORY
TOMORROW: Tonko, Blumenthal to Reintroduce SAFE Bet Act Addressing Sports Gambling
Members will be joined by PHAI & family impacted by problem gambling to discuss need for federal action that centers a public health approach
WASHINGTON, DC — Days before March Madness is set to begin, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are announcing that they will hold a press conference TUESDAY, March 11th at 2:00PM to reintroduce the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, commonly known as the SAFE Bet Act. The Congressmembers will be joined by a family affected by gambling addiction as well as representatives from the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at Northeastern University School of Law to discuss this legislation and its impact addressing sports betting with a public health approach.
The livestream of the press conference can be viewed HERE.
WHO: U.S. Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY)
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Andrew Douglas, individual in recovery for gambling disorder
Gordon and Lisa Douglas, parents of Andrew
Professor Richard Daynard, President, PHAI
Mark Gottlieb, Executive Director, PHAI
Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy, PHAI and gambling therapist
WHAT: Press conference on introduction of Congressman Tonko’s SAFE Bet Act
WHEN: Tuesday, March 11th at 2:00 PM
WHERE: House Triangle
United States Capitol
Washington, DC 20004
The event will be livestreamed at 2:00pm HERE on YouTube and on the Congressman’s X account at @RepPaulTonko.