Online poker being banned? Please explain to UK resident.

[patrick_mcmurray]

I live in the UK and do not understand the American political system.

On the news this morning I heard that a piece of legislation is going forward to ban online gambling.

Could someone please briefly explain to me:
1. How likely is it that online poker will be banned.
2. If it is going to be banned, when will this be implemented?

I know that you are all no doubt very familiar with these issues. But would appreciate a brief response!

Thanks in advance.

[ttttt]

It won't affect you. Only US citizens need worry.

[Don_Keehaawtee]

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It won't affect you.

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Prolly say goodbye to the big Sunday tourneys. Your favorite SnG may take a little longer to fill up.

[lukelabet]

I think the OP meant how is legislation implemented in the US i.e. what stages does it have to go through to become law, and where are we now, and is this national or state-by-state - and what would happen in Nevada?

[kevin017]

1. two components to this. if its voted on, maybe 30% chance of passing. but there's a pretty widely variable chance of whether it gets voted on, we don't really know.

2. it would probably be like august, but it might take a few months after that to clear up enforcement.

i think that's right but don't quote me on it.

[stigmata]

It will affect us & I am worried. I don't understand the US political system either. Can someone offer a concise summary of what's happening for a non-American? What is the concensus on the chances of this bill actually making law, and when would that happen?

[hiho]

no one knows anything for sure

[Steve565]

Now that the House has voted for this, there will be a lot more press as it moves over to the Senate. (I don't know the timeframe but I don't think these things move too fast.)

But this is a potentially huge problem for US players. There must be better way to handle it, than to prohibit adults from engaging in an excellent game of skill in the privacy of their own homes.

I understand we don't want underage people screwing themselves up, of course we should make certain that kids can't play.

Poker is growing, and poker on the internet is unstoppable since it's such a great medium. Our regulators should get out of the dark ages and follow the lead of the UK - regulate it, allow the gaming companies here to provide the services and increase our tax base, and let responsible adults play a game that they enjoy if they choose to do so.

Anyway, the Poker Player's Alliance is probably a good place to check for updates.

[ttttt]

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It will affect us & I am worried.

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What I meant was that it won't affect OP's ability to play online poker. It will affect us in numerous other ways though.

[Marc H]

Actually, this legislation doesn't really outlaw anything that isn't already "illegal," doesn't directly apply to players, and probably doesn't even apply to Neteller, Firepay, etc.

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