Online Poker Gambling Could Be First Regulated Form In US
This past week has carried much news about the future of online gambling in the US. Despite all the developments this week, online poker may still become the first regulated form of Internet gambling in the country.
This past week, the Treasury Department decided to grant a delay in the implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Several lawmakers had written a letter suggesting the delay of these rules.
Also this past week, Representative Barney Frank announced that lawmakers will begin discussing his proposed legislation that would overturn the UIGEA on Tuesday. After hearing the news of the UIGEA delay, Frank issued a statement, saying that he would continue to work hard to overturn the ill-advised law.
That legislation, however, may take months to complete. Another piece of legislation has been proposed by New Jersey lawmaker Robert Menendez, that would regulate online poker.
Over the past couple of years, Internet poker has become one of the most popular forms of entertainment for people within the US. These residents are not protected against any ills that could occur by playing at unregulated online casinos.
The online gambling issue is a hot one throughout the world. Several countries have recently changed their online gambling laws, with the US looking like it will be one of the next countries to do so.
The question now for online players in the US becomes when, and not if. Poker seems to have the inside track to be the first game regulated, and that should make millions of online card players in the US happy.
November 29, 2009
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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