Gaming Legislation

Special Report: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

Many online gaming sites stopped accepting bets when President Bush signed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act into law on Oct. 13. Although the measure does nothing to change the players' right to bet online, it will eventually force American banks and credit card companies to block some types of electronic transactions to Internet gambling businesses. As a result, the online gaming industry is changing by the day. And Casino City has been tracking the developments since the legislation passed and continues to report on the law’s impact.

Use Casino City's advanced search to find out which gaming sites are allowing play from your location.

Bill News

Congress passes Unlawful Internet Gambling Enfocement Act
Congress dealt a massive blow to U.S. Internet gamblers over the weekend when it passed legislation forcing U.S. banks and credit card companies to block electronic transactions to Internet gambling businesses late Friday night.

Bush signs Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act President Bush signed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act into law today. The measure, which was attached to a ports security bill, bans American banks and credit card companies from completing transactions with Internet gambling companies.

Poker players refuse to fold to Congress Just over a week after Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, several of the biggest names in poker are pushing back.

Industry News

Gambling sites will change software to stay in U.S. market Several online gambling sites will have to change the software platforms that power their games if they wish to continue taking bets from Americans.

Uncertainty surrounds WSOP online satellite entries The World Series of Poker is still legal. But the status of online satellite tournaments, which have driven participation in poker's premier event to record levels, is uncertain at best.

Fear and loathing in Barcelona Fear of indictments and extradition to the U.S. to face criminal charges over online gambling are driving many online casinos out of the U.S. market.

Online gambling companies "coming together" at EiG One thing you need to realize is that this industry has always been under siege and probably always will be," said Sue Schneider, CEO of River City Group in her welcoming remarks to attendees of the European I-Gaming Congress and Exhibition (EiG) Wednesday morning.

Online gambling execs flock to Barcelona Amid regulatory and legislative chaos in America and Europe, more than 1,000 online gambling executives, investors, lawyers and regulators will flock to Barcelona for the fifth annual European i-Gaming Congress & Expo (EiG) this week.

PartyGaming News

PartyPoker leads exodus of public companies out of U.S. Several Internet gambling companies, including PartyPoker and 888, will stop accepting wagers from Americans when President Bush signs into law a measure that forces banks and credit card companies to block transactions with online casinos.

UIGEA to cost PartyGaming $1 billion in 2007 PartyGaming's investment bank expects the company's revenues to drop by more than $1 billion next year as a result of the industry giant's decision to pull out of the U.S. market.

PartyPoker mucks U.S. hand PartyPoker.com's reign at the top of the U.S. Internet poker mountain has come to an end.

Analysis

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 analyzed Legal expert I. Nelson Rose analyzes the legislation prohibiting financial institutions from doing business with Internet gambling businesses.

U.S. Online Gambling Prohibition Likely Not Enforceable Rushed through Congress in the final hours of the 2005-2006 legislative session, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act seems likely to fail in its ultimate goal of prohibiting Americans from depositing and withdrawing money from offshore-based online gambling companies.

PartyPoker's exit is PokerStar's gain PokerStars.com Sunday Million set a new participation record and PartyPoker.com cancelled their Sunday Million tournament in the first weekend after the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) became law.

Internet gambling prohibition: How does it affect the consumer? The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act passed by Congress, coupled with the flurried response of Internet gambling companies around the globe, has left many wondering what the impact of the bill will have on the Internet gambling habits of Americans.

Internet gambling debate: Who speaks for you? Non-profit groups are taking many different stances on the Internet gambling bill which passed in Congress last weekend.

Political News

Frist pleased with initial effects of UIGEA Only three weeks have passed since Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist pushed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) through Congress but it has already dramatically changed the Internet gambling landscape.

Blame Ontario; Internet gambing ads under attack The Canadian province of Ontario could soon adopt a law prohibiting advertisements for Internet gambling in the province.

Opinions/Columns

Does the average American know about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act? While Internet gambling aficionados are certainly aware of the new law, Casino City reporter Aaron Todd ventured to Boston's Quincy Market to find out how much the average American knows.

Negreanu finds no conflict between piety and poker Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) claimed a moral victory when he successfully attached the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act to a Safe Ports bill last weekend, but professional poker player Daniel Negreanu begs to differ.

Bodog Founder Ayre talks about gambling and hair with Casino City Outspoken online gambling mogul Calvin Ayre took time away from his busy schedule filming reality television program Bodog Fight to answer questions about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and its effects on his company's gambling business.

Farewell PKR, I never knew thee With the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Aaron Todd is left scratching his head, wondering what to do with his online "winnings."

Charting the impact

Click here to see the graphs.

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	Gaming Legislation Special Report: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Many online gaming sites stopped accepting bets when President Bush signed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act into law on Oct. 13. Although the measure does nothing to change the players' right to bet online, it will eventually force American banks and credit card companies to block some types of electronic transactions to Internet gambling businesses. As a result, the online gaming industry is changing by the day. And Casino City has been tracking the developments since the legislation passed and continues to report on the law’s impact. Use Casino City's advanced search to find out which gaming sites are allowing play from your location. Bill News Congress passes Unlawful Internet Gambling Enfocement Act Congress dealt a massive blow to U.S. Internet gamblers over the weekend when it passed legislation forcing U.S. banks and credit card companies to block electronic transactions to Internet gambling businesses late Friday night. Bush signs Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act President Bush signed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act into law today. The measure, which was attached to a ports security bill, bans American banks and credit card companies from completing transactions with Internet gambling companies. Poker players refuse to fold to Congress Just over a week after Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, several of the biggest names in poker are pushing back. Industry News Gambling sites will change software to stay in U.S. market Several online gambling sites will have to change the software platforms that power their games if they wish to continue taking bets from Americans. Uncertainty surrounds WSOP online satellite entries The World Series of Poker is still legal. But the status of online satellite tournaments, which have driven participation in poker's premier event to record levels, is uncertain at best. Fear and loathing in Barcelona Fear of indictments and extradition to the U.S. to face criminal charges over online gambling are driving many online casinos out of the U.S. market. Online gambling companies "coming together" at EiG One thing you need to realize is that this industry has always been under siege and probably always will be," said Sue Schneider, CEO of River City Group in her welcoming remarks to attendees of the European I-Gaming Congress and Exhibition (EiG) Wednesday morning. Online gambling execs flock to Barcelona Amid regulatory and legislative chaos in America and Europe, more than 1,000 online gambling executives, investors, lawyers and regulators will flock to Barcelona for the fifth annual European i-Gaming Congress & Expo (EiG) this week. PartyGaming News PartyPoker leads exodus of public companies out of U.S. Several Internet gambling companies, including PartyPoker and 888, will stop accepting wagers from Americans when President Bush signs into law a measure that forces banks and credit card companies to block transactions with online casinos. UIGEA to cost PartyGaming $1 billion in 2007 PartyGaming's investment bank expects the company's revenues to drop by more than $1 billion next year as a result of the industry giant's decision to pull out of the U.S. market. PartyPoker mucks U.S. hand PartyPoker.com's reign at the top of the U.S. Internet poker mountain has come to an end. Analysis The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 analyzed Legal expert I. Nelson Rose analyzes the legislation prohibiting financial institutions from doing business with Internet gambling businesses. U.S. Online Gambling Prohibition Likely Not Enforceable Rushed through Congress in the final hours of the 2005-2006 legislative session, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act seems likely to fail in its ultimate goal of prohibiting Americans from depositing and withdrawing money from offshore-based online gambling companies. PartyPoker's exit is PokerStar's gain PokerStars.com Sunday Million set a new participation record and PartyPoker.com cancelled their Sunday Million tournament in the first weekend after the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) became law. Internet gambling prohibition: How does it affect the consumer? The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act passed by Congress, coupled with the flurried response of Internet gambling companies around the globe, has left many wondering what the impact of the bill will have on the Internet gambling habits of Americans. Internet gambling debate: Who speaks for you? Non-profit groups are taking many different stances on the Internet gambling bill which passed in Congress last weekend. Political News Frist pleased with initial effects of UIGEA Only three weeks have passed since Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist pushed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) through Congress but it has already dramatically changed the Internet gambling landscape. Blame Ontario; Internet gambing ads under attack The Canadian province of Ontario could soon adopt a law prohibiting advertisements for Internet gambling in the province. Opinions/Columns Does the average American know about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act? While Internet gambling aficionados are certainly aware of the new law, Casino City reporter Aaron Todd ventured to Boston's Quincy Market to find out how much the average American knows. Negreanu finds no conflict between piety and poker Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) claimed a moral victory when he successfully attached the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act to a Safe Ports bill last weekend, but professional poker player Daniel Negreanu begs to differ. Bodog Founder Ayre talks about gambling and hair with Casino City Outspoken online gambling mogul Calvin Ayre took time away from his busy schedule filming reality television program Bodog Fight to answer questions about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and its effects on his company's gambling business. Farewell PKR, I never knew thee With the passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Aaron Todd is left scratching his head, wondering what to do with his online "winnings." Charting the impact Click here to see the graphs.