Such a provision would greatly benefit some of Reid 's biggest campaign backers -- those in the gaming industry , which has been lobbying for the change . Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada supports legalizing online poker in some states . A measure would allow online poker basically only in Pennsylvania and New Jersey . Reid has encountered strenuous opposition from Republicans . One opponent , Sen. Jon McCain of Arizona , says the measure is dead .
Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada supports legalizing online poker in some states . A measure would allow online poker basically only in Pennsylvania and New Jersey . Reid has encountered strenuous opposition from Republicans . One opponent , Sen. Jon McCain of Arizona , says the measure is dead .