| permafrost |
| (addict) |
| 08/06/07 01:27 PM |
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Re: Impending Regulations/Reality Check,
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Actually, I am less worried about regulations that specifically target online poker or Epassporte, etc. These regulations can be challenged in court as too broad under the UIGEA or the constitution. Also, specific regulations provide clear standing for those firms directly mentioned or affected.
It's the more general regulation like don't deal with any unlawful gambling site
Since UIGEA is about prohibiting funds going to unlawful gambling businesses, my speculation is that the regs will name a fairly large number of these businesses as ones that shouldn't be sent funds. You can't ask a financial business to block something and not give them names, etc. The list may even be state specific. There will likely be a lot of other things in the regs, but a list of unlawful businesses is highly possible.
It would pleasantly surprise me if no poker dealing sites make the list. I doubt financial companies will be named unless they are also running/owning unlawful gambling.
If this list is given, does it give an unlawful business standing for a court challenge of UIGEA; and what would that look like?