Re: Online Poker AT Harrah\'s properties in Vegas????!??!??
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If this network crossed state lines, it would necessarily violate the Wire Act as the Justice Department currently views it, no?
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It doesn't cross state lines. You can only access from a licensed property in nevada with harrah's devices, not your own computer. The licensed property is key.
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It is absolutely intended that it will cross the Nevada border. Maybe to other states or maybe just straight to other countries, but for sure outside Nevada. From the above-linked story:
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the announcement cites a 'potential global marketplace of other 5,000 legalized gaming venues.'
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i don't think the games would be linked between casinos or sites. I believe they are referring to the potential market for the devices.
"The new peer-to-peer system is designed to allow poker players to compete on a wired or wireless device, within the casino grounds, connecting to a secure Intranet server that controls and coordinates the action."
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