Poker, Law and Society

Here you will find stories relating to poker law, and how poker relates to society. Updates stories on the UIGEA, and all poker related legislation will also be found here, along with updates on the legal situation poker faces in countries all over the world.

• PPA Chairman Alfonse D'Amato Releases Statement on UltimateBet, Absolute Cheating Scandals

  July 23, 2008,

  Early on Tuesday, the Poker Players Alliance released a statement authored by its chairman, former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, regarding the unfolding insider-cheating situation at UltimateBet and a similar situation at Absolute Poker...

   

• EU Delegation to Question US Officials over Online Gambling Stance

  July 22, 2008,

  A delegation of European Union trade officials will conduct talks with US officials at the end of this month over prosecutions and market restrictions concerning online gambling that appear to European interests to be restrictive...

   

• Impasse Remains in Antigua/US Gambling Trade Dispute

  July 20, 2008,

  Another round of talks between Antiguan and United States officials concluded this week with the two sides apparently no closer to resolving their World Trade Organization conflict over online gambling. A six-member delegation from...

   

• BETonSports Defense Arguments Dismissed in Federal Case

  July 19, 2008,

  Several defense arguments brought forth within motions to dismiss by numerous BETonSports defendants in the federal US case against the online firm's principals were dismissed on Friday in St. Louis by Mary Ann Medler, the US magistrate...

   

• McDermott Introduces Bill to Raise $40B via Online-Gambling Taxation

  July 18, 2008,

  Congressman James McDermott (D-WA) has taken a second stab at creating a federal revenue/tax-generating mechanism for online gambling with the introduction of his 'Investing in our Human Resources Act of 2008.' Formally designated as HR 6061...

   

• New Mexico Poker Tournament Kicks off Simmering Indian Affairs Legal Battle

  July 17, 2008,

  A poker tournament held in late June at a New Mexico Indian casino unlicensed by that state, operated by Oklahoma's Fort Sill Apache tribe, may, as planned for the tribe, result in a legal battle over the tribe's stated casino plans...

   

• California Moves Closer to Intrastate Online Poker

  July 16, 2008,

  The bill by California Assemblyman Lloyd Levine (D-Van Nuys) which would lead to the legalization of intrastate online poker in California has cleared a significant legislative hurdle and is on its way to the Senate Appropriations...

   

• US Trade Delegation Arrives in Antigua to Discuss Online Gambling Differences

  July 15, 2008,

  The on-again, off-again talks between the United States and Antigua & Barbuda, regarding their impasse over the offering of online-gambling services to American residents, is undergoing another round of face-to-face discussions...

   

• Irish Government Study Eyes Online Gambling Market

  July 11, 2008,

  A government study released by Ireland's Casino Committee on Thursday recommends the reworking of outdated gambling laws and suggests that the country could profit by regulating and thereby entering more fully the online gambling market...

   

• UIGEA Clarifying Measure Fails to Clear House Committee

  June 25, 2008,

  A measure proposed by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ron Paul (R-TX) to block implementation of regulations called for by the United States' 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was pulled from consideration after...

   

• Tuesday Congressional Hearing for Measure to Block UIGEA

  June 24, 2008,

  A hearing is scheduled today in the US House of Representatives for H.R. 5767, the bill proposed by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Sen. Ron Paul (R-TX) to block implementation of regulations called for under the 2006 Unlawful Internet...

   

• Citadel Commerce Parent Settles with US Attorney's Office

  June 06, 2008,

  On Thursday, the United States Attorney's Office announced that it had entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with ESI Entertainment Systems, which between 2003 and 2007 offered its Citadel Commerce online payment processing...

   

• Sweden to Consider Privatization of Online Gambling

  May 28, 2008,

  Faced with continuing pressure from the European Union and the pending threat of being called before the European Court of Justice, Sweden is considering selling off some of the "less addictive" of its state-run gambling services...

   

• Dealers, Union Protest at MGM Foxwoods Opening

  May 20, 2008,

  Roughly 300 Foxwoods dealers and their labor and political supporters held a protest rally in front of MGM Foxwoods on Sunday, the first day that this 800-room hotel and casino opened its doors to the general public. The primary issue...

   

• Washington Judge Rejects Bid to Overturn Online Poker and Gambling Ban

  May 16, 2008,

  In a closely watched case that could have significant consequences for the online gaming industry, a King County judge on Thursday upheld a Washington state statute that outlaws Internet gambling...

   

• Danish Supreme Court Ruling Encourages Poker Players

  May 14, 2008,

  After five months of worrying about the future of Danish poker, the game's enthusiasts finally have received some good news. The Supreme Court in Denmark has decided to bring up the case where the question is: Should tournament poker...

   

• Massachusetts Casino Bill's Revival Rumored

  May 09, 2008,

  Several published sources are claiming that the Massachusetts land-based casino bill championed by Governor Deval Patrick may soon re-emerge. This time, however, the bill being worked on reportedly does not include the controversial online...

   

• PPA Organizes Washington State Rally Supporting Rousso Case

  May 09, 2008,

  As the case brought by Renton, WA attorney Lee Rousso against the state of Washington's felony ban against online gambling comes up for an important legal hearing, the Poker Players Alliance has announced a rally in support...

   

• New Hampshire 'Poker Tax' Plans Edge Forward

  May 03, 2008,

  A bill designed to take a 10% slice of monies raised through charitable gambling events including poker continues to work its way through that state's legislature, despite opposition from charitable groups. Though New Hampshire...

   

• Kyl Puts Heat on Federal Agencies to Accelerate UIGEA Implementation

  May 03, 2008,

  Aware of the growing sentiment against the implementation of the United States 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), US Senator John Kyl (R-AZ), has stepped up his own political maneuvers in an effort...

   

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