Online Poker Community Disgruntled By HR 6663 Proposed To Clarify UIGEA
August 5, 2008
According to Congressman Robert Sessions (R-Texas), his proposed bill, HR 6663, was detailed to clarify the confusing aspects of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) set forth in October of 2006. However, the bill does more than clarify the UIGEA, adding implications that the UIGEA never even mentioned - specifically the legalities of online [...]
Written by Donna Norman · Filed Under Online Gambling News, Poker News, UIGEA, iMega, Gambling Ban, United States Gambling Law
Vote To Study Online Poker Industry Postponed
August 1, 2008
Yesterday was the last day of the 2008 Congressional session, before adjourning for an August recess. There were several matters on their plates, namely Karl Rove, plus 12 bills due for markup. Among those bills was the Internet Gambling Study Act, officiously known as HR 2140, proposed to study the online poker and gambling industry.
Congresswoman [...]
Written by Donna Norman · Filed Under Online Gambling News, Poker News, UIGEA, iMega, Gambling Ban, United States Gambling Law
