You guys see this...? OFFICALLY Wire Act DOESN'T include Poker (kinda)

[Couga]

Just made public today!

Internet Poker Is Sort of Legal! - Law Blog - WSJ

From the article:

In a nutshell, the department’s Office of Legal Counsel has determined that the Federal Wire Act, the 1961 law that had been interpreted to outlaw all forms of gambling across state lines, actually only applies to “a sporting event or contest.”

Well, what does this mean? It means that Internet poker isn’t barred by any federal statute.

Effin' A. That is all.

[RussB42]

I saw this and copied it from 2+2 this evening.. I'm playing anyway...

[byline9]

I think this has always been the position of the PPA, while Justice always took the stance that the Wire Act DID cover poker.

Why is this coming now? Legalization and taxation is around the corner.

[abby99]

Originally Posted by byline9

Why is this coming now? Legalization and taxation is around the corner.

After the Full Tilt fiasco, regulation is fine with me. Taxation is a fact of life unless the tax is so burdensome that it kills the games.

[Starem Down]

I don't go to two + two much any more; so I'm not all that up to speed with the legislature movement. Thought I'd post something I came across; which outlines, most probably, in part, some aspects of what we (and states) can expect to see. Online poker regulations best left to the pros - San Antonio Express-News

I also came across an article detailing Zynga seeking partners for online poker for mahneez. It's going to be interesting to see how "tools" players use(d) will be addressed or not; and how straight these companies and their respective oversight committees will be now that online poker has been politicized. I mean, an online gaming lobbying committee could be a hell of a beast, for and against the player.