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PPA Tries to Delay UIGEA

Monday, October 12, 2009

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The time is almost upon us for the alleged “official” end of legal U.S. online poker. As of December 1st all online poker sites, other online gambling sites, and most especially internet payment processors are legally required to abide by the UIGEA “guidelines”. What this boils down to is a requirement that all these businesses [...]

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The State of the Nation on Legalizing US Online Poker

Thursday, April 2, 2009

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I read a recent blog posting asking whether legal online gambling in the U.S. was a state or a federal affair. My answer is that it seems to be both. On a federal level Massachusetss Representative and Chair of the House Finances Committee Barney Frank tries to get a bill through Congress effectively knocking down [...]

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Sad News in Pokerville: US Online Poker Ban Finalized

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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Despite the arduous efforts of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) and various other online poker advocacy groups, last Wednesday night, the loathsome UIGEA has been made official and will be made effective as of January 19, 2009 (coincidentally the day before the White House administration changes hands – or maybe not so coincidentally). If you’ve [...]

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