July 22nd, 2008
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It’s been a roller coaster ride for the online poker industry over the last month. In June, HR 5767, which would have suspended the regulations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, was defeated in Committee by virtue of a verbal vote. Last week, Democrats in Congress struck back. Jim McDermott, from Washington State, introduced legislation that would earmark up to $40 billion over the next ten years to underserved populations for job training and educational assistance.
In the not-too-distant future, you can expect to hear more out of the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association, or iMGEA for short. The organization will soon be filing a lawsuit in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, an important step in the fight to legalize online poker in the U.S.
The organization’s case must be filed by the end of August, giving Executive Director Ed Leyden just one month to fine-tune his arguments.
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Online Poker Scene - iMEGA Preparing Appeals Materials for Third Circuit Court
Author Contact Info: Dan Cypra, PocketFives
