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by WarDekar 5282 days ago
The UIGEA no longer applies to internet poker because internet poker is no longer unlawful (the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act).
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heyitsnick 5281 days ago
Tell that to Absolute Poker exec Brent Beckley who just pleaded guilty to charges that included violations of UIGEA

edit: And this clarification of the Wire Act changes nothing as to the legality of online poker.

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