Poker Legislation News
Last week in a monumental ruling, Kentucky District Judge Thomas Wingate refused to dismiss a case involving the seizure and potential forfeiture of 141 internet gambling domains. They include the websites of the largest online poker rooms in the industry that cater to U.S. customers. Governor Steve Beshear issued his response to the ruling. Read more »
On Wednesday, the PPA announced the development of the Congressional Ratings Guide, which has letter grades similar to those found in schools assigned to each Congressman and Senator. The guide is available at CongressionalPoker.org. Read more »
Around 4:30pm ET on Thursday, Judge Thomas Wingate issued a ruling denying motions filed by the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) and Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) to dismiss the case. Instead, a final forfeiture hearing was scheduled for November 17th at 10:00am. Read more »
A fax received by Poker News Daily today just before 5:00pm ET stated that the ruling by Judge Thomas Wingate concerning the future of 141 internet gambling domain names will be delayed until Thursday due to a computer glitch. The one-page fax simply stated "Computer problems. Order will be issued tomorrow." Read more »
On Wednesday, the online poker world could potentially be turned upside down. The verdict in the case that pits the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky against 141 internet gambling domain names is scheduled to be released on Wednesday. However, how and when the decision will be rendered during the day is up in the air. Read more »
In Kentucky, Governor Steve Beshear is trying to rid the state of internet gambling once and for all. His solution: seize 141 domains associated with internet gambling sites. The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), the regulatory agency for many affected companies, recently authored a letter to Beshear. Read more »
Sweden may change the panorama of online gaming in Europe with five questions it recently issued to the European Court of Justice. Read more »
On Tuesday, representatives from around the internet gambling and online poker industries made their arguments in front of Judge Thomas Wingate in a courtroom in Frankfort, Kentucky. Two days removed from that hearing, the industry has begun to react to the proceedings. Read more »
Poker News Daily has learned that Judge Thomas Wingate will issue a historic ruling in the Commonwealth of Kentucky next Wednesday, October 15th. A formal hearing was held in a Franklin County courtroom this morning. Read more »
In Frankfort, Kentucky on Tuesday, 50 people from around the internet gambling industry gathered to discuss the future of the industry in the state. The meeting, which was hosted by the Bluegrass Institute, was held in advance of a major hearing on Tuesday. Read more »
On Monday at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort, Kentucky, some of the industry's leading authorities will meet to discuss the recent actions by Governor Steve Beshear, who has sought forfeiture of 141 internet gambling domains. The meeting is being organized by the Bluegrass Institute. Read more »
News flashed across the wires on Tuesday night that Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) had introduced S 3616, the Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act. The bill, according to its text, "provides for the licensing of Internet skill game facilities." Read more »
The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA) just filed a brief with the US Court of Appeals challenging the constitutionality of the UIGEA on the basis of it being "void for vagueness." Read more »
The Casino Affiliate Programs Euro 2008 event in Barcelona event is currently ongoing. The buzz of the convention has surrounded the developments on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. PND has learned that many online poker rooms have contingency plans in place. Read more »
In a courtroom in Franklin County, Kentucky, a Circuit judge granted a continuance in the case that would have forced 141 internet gambling domains to "block access to Kentucky users, or relinquish control of their domains." In a hearing on Friday, one day after it was originally scheduled, a judge in the case issued a continuance. Read more »
In a report published by Forbes on Friday, it was revealed that the Poker Players Alliance, the main lobbying group for the online poker industry, spent $283,000 in efforts on Capitol Hill during the second quarter of 2008. Read more »
A hearing in the Franklin County Circuit Court over whether Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear will be successfully able to gain control of 141 internet gambling domains has been postponed until Friday at 3:30pm ET. Read more »
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Steve Beshear, may rid the state of internet gambling if all goes as planned at a forfeiture hearing, which is scheduled for Thursday according to the Associated Press. Judge Thomas Wingate will preside over the hearing, which if successful may block access to internet gambling sites by Kentucky residents. Read more »
Last week, trade representatives from the European Union arrived in Washington, D.C. to inquire about the state of internet gambling enforcement in the United States. According to a report published by Reuters, the matter could now head to the World Trade Organization. Read more »
The House Financial Services Committee passed HR 6870 on Tuesday. The bill, which was drawn up by Committee Chairman, Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), may now be debated on the floor of the House of Representatives. Read more »
The RGA announced that officials from the European Union would be visiting the United States this week to collection information on whether the United States is breaching international treaties. The issue stems from US enforcement of the UIGEA. Read more »
In the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday, HR 6870, the second version of the Payments System Protection Act, was passed by a 30-19 vote. The measure may move on to the House floor soon. Read more »
Poker News Daily has learned that HR 6870, which was proposed by Congressman Barney Frank on Thursday, is scheduled to be marked up in the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday. The measure is one of five that will be considered. Read more »
Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) introduced the Payments System Protection Act of 2008 on Thursday, according to a statement released by the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative. Read more »
According to the Gaming Intelligence Group and other industry outlets, the Dutch Senate has approved a tax of 40% on "illegal online gaming" as well as people who gamble on "foreign online gaming sites." Read more »
