by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor A group of organizations in opposition to the Kentucky court proceedings in which 141 online casino gambling websites may be confiscated, participated in a discussion and press conference hosted by the personal freedoms body, the Bluegrass Institute. A plethora of industry media and legal representatives attended, some of … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor The multitude of defendants in the court proceedings against Kentucky has seized the opportunity to file briefs with the court, explaining their position on the attempt to seize 141 international online casino gambling domains. One Lexington Attorney, William C. Hurt Jr. has filed his claim, stating however that … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor iMEGA (Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association) is far from finished with the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, as the internet freedom pressure group has taken further legal action against the bill. Following the last hearing in which iMEGA was gained a good deal of political clout, the organization … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor It seems that the Norwegian government may soon be implementing policy very similar to the UIGEA. A proposal to cease online casino gambling financial transactions was sent to Parliament by Trond Giske this week for legislators to vote on. If the Norwegian government were to vote in favor of … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor For a man who so strongly opposes the “immorality” of offline and online casino gambling, the Associated Press reports that Representative Spencer Bachus has made a number of investments in stocks that were plainly affected by Congressional activity and the Financial Services Committee – a committee in which he … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor The talks that took place in Washington this week between a European Union delegation, US officials and USTR officials involving the further disputes made against the US for its discrimination against overseas gambling facilities did not go well, the Reuters news agency reports. Little was said the move the … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor The latest attack that Congressman Barney Frank has launched on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, HR6870 or the Payment Protection Act, was passed through the mark-up stage in the House Financial Services Committee and is due for a vote in the House. The Payments Protection Act was designed … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor The Poker Players Alliance, one million members strong, urged online gambling enthusiasts over the past few days to address their concerns toward current internet gaming legislation to the Republican Party Platform Committee. The Committee is designed to report the party’s proposals, and manages a website hosting a virtual suggestion … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor According to the Pittsburg Tribune, a bill was proposed that will limit the number of lawyers allotted to any casino who had previously worked under the state Gaming Control Board in Pennsylvania. The newspaper reports, “Senate Majority Whip Jane Orie, a McCandless Republican, introduced the bill in … Read more
by Hillary LaClair, Senior Editor Three years after Alaskan officials introduced the idea of establishing an intrastate Gaming Commission that would regulate online casino gambling, the decision has been put in the peoples’ hands. This week voters will decide whether or not they wish to incorporate the Commission into the Alaskan Department of Revenue. … Read more