U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (New Mexico) and 11 other Democratic senators are seeking amendments to two digital asset bills under negotiation in the Senate, arguing that the measures could permit online platforms to offer sports betting and casino-style gambling outside existing state and tribal regulatory systems.
Senator Heinrich is aligning with local Indigenous tribes and pueblos in New Mexico to advocate for the protection of tribal gaming. They are concerned that the proposed amendments to digital asset bills may open the door for online platforms to provide sports betting and casino gambling without adhering to the current state and tribal regulatory frameworks.
