Law

Gambling and the law seemingly have many friction points between them. Gambling is prohibited in some countries but regulated in others. While the law regarding “regular” gambling is more or less clear, this is not the case with online gambling.

We live in a time that has yet defined the bounds and limitations of the internet and all aspects of its impact on our lives, culture and society. This is the time when the future laws will be set all over the world and will determine whether online gambling will face trouble or flourish.

Masked Bandit Holds Up Poker Tournament

A masked bandit armed with a shotgun held up the participants of a Woodbridge Poker Tournament being held at the township’s American Legion Hall.

Denmark’s Gaming Monopoly Coming To An End

Online gamers in Denmark have had to live with a monopoly for the past 60 years, but the state-owned Danske Spil will no longer control gambling in the country.

Appeals Court Says No Online Poker in Washington

The recent appeal by Renton Lawyer Lee Rousso to allow online poker in Washington State was denied.

Court Says Casinos Not Obliged To Protect Gamblers

The case in question involved Jenny Kephart, a compulsive gambler who lost $125,000 in a single night at a casino.

Court Rules That Business Loan To Poker Player Can Be Called

A financial institution which loans money to law firms is within its rights to call in a loan of $250,000 which was taken out by attorney Michael J. Melkersen.

UK Government Says No To Bingo VAT Cut

The UK government has decided against offering a VAT rate cut to bingo halls, despite their pleas and claims that the tax is forcing clubs to close down, costing the country hundreds of jobs.

Pro Poker Player Arrested For Murder

Ernie Sherer III, a professional poker player, has been arrested on a murder warrant.

Poker Machine Ban Halted in North Carolina

A state judge has ruled that video poker machines cannot legally be banned in North Carolina while the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are still allowed to operate games on their lands within the state.

Casino Buyout Leads to Lawsuit

The $1.75 billion US casino buyout by Australian company Crown Ltd has led to an unexpected lawsuit.

New Moves to Legalise Online Poker in the USA

Barney Frank, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, has told one of the major British newspapers that he plans, in the next few weeks, to re-introduce a bill which would establish legal operation and regulation of US online casinos and poker sites.

Two years ago, Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), a bill which tightened laws against online gambling, and led to the arrests of some industry executives. The laws were finalized on January 19^th 2009, but companies are not required to adhere to them until the end of the year.