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WarDekar
on Dec 27, 2011
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It might be legal to gamble online soon
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.
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