[permafrost]

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If I were to open a brick and mortar internet 'cafe' where people would be playing online poker (or other gambling games) against eachother in the same room, would it have to adhere to normal gambling legislation?

[/ QUOTE ]Yes, assuming you are doing this in the US, you would have to follow State law.

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Loophole in online legislation?

[/ QUOTE ] If you mean the UIGEA, it only covers unlawful gambling and you have wisely followed State law. Legal gambling isn't covered and needs no "loophole".