by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor Internet casino gambling continues to stir controversy in the U.S. as Tennessee Democrat Representative Steve Cohen has made the harsh accusation that a top Bush Administration adviser applied “considerable political pressure” on a former lobbying client. According to a publication from Poltico, Cohen has called for an investigation … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor The Kentucky Court of Appeals granted a stay of the forfeiture order against 141 internet gambling websites until appellate judges hear oral arguments and rule on the matter. The decision follows an appeal made by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) and the Interactive Gaming Council (IGG) … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor A unique report on the recent UIGEA regulations by the Kansas City Star has implied that the latest publications this week may have in actuality opened doors for the internet casino gambling industry. The article, entitled “Oops. Did Congress Accidently Legalize Cyber Gambling?” takes an interesting perspective on U.S. … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor The Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Center for Democracy and Technology and the American Civil Liberties Union, all organizations dedicated to internet freedom, or net neutrality, are advocating for the appeal of the Kentucky ruling. These groups have urged the Kentucky Court of Appeals to dismiss the authorization to seize … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor According to a number of media website reports, the American Gaming Association (AGA) may reconsider its policy on internet casino gambling. With the responsibility of the oversight of all forms of gambling, the AGA’s gaming policies are very prevalent to the industry. Having originally opposed online casinos, the trade … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor The legal system, as well as the internet gaming community, has delivered a resounding negative response to Judge Thomas Wingate’s decision in Kentucky’s attempt to seize online casino gambling domains. The ruling has received a slew of criticisms, according to an array of media reports. The original attempt … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor A decision has finally been made by Kentucky judge Thomas Wingate, in the court proceedings in which the state intended to seize 141 internet casino gambling domains. Gaming website operators have been given 30 days to block access to Kentucky residents. Should the gaming websites such as Full Tilt … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor There have been more developments in the argument between Argentinean online casino Formoapuesta.com.ar and licensing authority Loteria Nacional, following the website’s forced closure. The news is not favorable, however, as evidence would suggest the site’s closure may be due to a potential anti-gaming legislation in the BA provincial assembly. … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor The Washington Post has been following the controversial domain seizure case in Kentucky all of this week, providing an in-depth report of the proceedings. Staff writer Brian Krebs has kept the online casino community with all of the need-to-know info. Spokesperson for the Kentucky Justice Department Jennifer Brislin … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor Las Vegas attorney Anthony Cabot, specializing in internet casino gambling, told the public the likelihood that either US presidential candidate will have on the industry , with Barack Obama more apt to allow internet gambling than John McCain. Cabot of course referred to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement … Read more