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What to know about online poker legislation
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<!-- ARTICLE BODY TEXT --><!-- ARTICLE Paragraph Items --><HR><!-- Formats the article body according to articleParagraph.pbo -->Since its enactment, I have been getting a lot of inquiries about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), and its ramifications. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: Will the online site I play poker on continue to be open for business?
Answer: Not if it's Paradise Poker, which has already suspended U.S. operations. Full Tilt Poker says it is "Here to Stay." Thus far comment-less, PokerStars is still going gangbusters.
Q; What's going to happen next?
A. Over the next six months as enforcement procedures are determined, the landscape will become clearer. On sites that maintain U.S. operations, you may have to make deposits and withdrawals by (slow-moving) check, or you may only be able to play with "play money." It is also conceivable, though highly unlikely, that a late-to-the-table but extremely well-capitalized poker lobby will convince regulators that based on its long legal history as a game of skill not chance, poker gets exempted from the UIGEA.
Q: Should I withdraw my money from Neteller, PayPal, and other such financial intermediaries?
A: If the company is reputable, your money will be available to you. Check their Web sites to see what they instruct. Many of these companies also transfer funds to/from non-gambling vendors, so they would only block transfers to gambling sites. Of course, given the uncertain climate, prudence is advisable.
Q: How can I keep abreast of the news related to this law?
A: I have found Allyn Jaffrey Shulman's updates on www.cardplayer.com very helpful. Lou's blog at www.loukreiger.com is always insightful, and a detailed legal analysis can be found at www.gamblingandthelaw.com
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Q: What can I do about it?
A: Use your vote. Turn out the elected officials who enacted this malicious infringement on personal freedom. Scream! Send letters, make phone calls, sign petitions - let them know how you feel. Start by visiting www.pokerplayersalliance.com and www.letthepeopleplay.org. They are our lobbying groups, and need everyone's support.
Q: Now what? A: Take action to restore poker online as suggested above. However, in case all else fails, get out of the house. Go to a poker room and feel the chips.
What to know about online poker legislation
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<!-- ARTICLE BODY TEXT --><!-- ARTICLE Paragraph Items --><HR><!-- Formats the article body according to articleParagraph.pbo -->Since its enactment, I have been getting a lot of inquiries about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), and its ramifications. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: Will the online site I play poker on continue to be open for business?
Answer: Not if it's Paradise Poker, which has already suspended U.S. operations. Full Tilt Poker says it is "Here to Stay." Thus far comment-less, PokerStars is still going gangbusters.
Q; What's going to happen next?
A. Over the next six months as enforcement procedures are determined, the landscape will become clearer. On sites that maintain U.S. operations, you may have to make deposits and withdrawals by (slow-moving) check, or you may only be able to play with "play money." It is also conceivable, though highly unlikely, that a late-to-the-table but extremely well-capitalized poker lobby will convince regulators that based on its long legal history as a game of skill not chance, poker gets exempted from the UIGEA.
Q: Should I withdraw my money from Neteller, PayPal, and other such financial intermediaries?
A: If the company is reputable, your money will be available to you. Check their Web sites to see what they instruct. Many of these companies also transfer funds to/from non-gambling vendors, so they would only block transfers to gambling sites. Of course, given the uncertain climate, prudence is advisable.
Q: How can I keep abreast of the news related to this law?
A: I have found Allyn Jaffrey Shulman's updates on www.cardplayer.com very helpful. Lou's blog at www.loukreiger.com is always insightful, and a detailed legal analysis can be found at www.gamblingandthelaw.com
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Q: What can I do about it?
A: Use your vote. Turn out the elected officials who enacted this malicious infringement on personal freedom. Scream! Send letters, make phone calls, sign petitions - let them know how you feel. Start by visiting www.pokerplayersalliance.com and www.letthepeopleplay.org. They are our lobbying groups, and need everyone's support.
Q: Now what? A: Take action to restore poker online as suggested above. However, in case all else fails, get out of the house. Go to a poker room and feel the chips.
