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 19th 2009, but companies are not required to adhere to them until the end of the year.
Gaming consultant suggests that relaxed legislation for the UK gambling industry could arrest the economic slide. 
Slot machines will be allowed larger maximum stakes and payouts under new government measures. 
Gaming expert claims that regulator's approach to gambling adverts will soften over time. 
Government's relaxation of jackpot limits welcomed by gambling industry writer. 
Government to allow increase in maximum prizes and stakes from UK slot machines. 
Gambling expert believes EU wil move to block any country attempting to replicate Norway's online gaming ban. 
