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cellis
on Dec 27, 2011
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It might be legal to gamble online soon
Win-win for the politically connected oligopolies ( tribes, states, vegas ). Equation stays lose-lose for everyone else ( startups, customers ). And of course there is still
UIGEA
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WarDekar
on Dec 27, 2011
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The UIGEA no longer applies to internet poker because internet poker is no longer unlawful (the
Unlawful
Internet Gambling Enforcement Act).
heyitsnick
on Dec 27, 2011
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Tell that to Absolute Poker exec Brent Beckley who just pleaded guilty to charges that included violations of UIGEA
edit: And this clarification of the Wire Act changes nothing as to the legality of online poker.
Canada
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Well said. It's disgusting.
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