[INTL] Gambling and the Law: Europe Decisions Don't Open Doors to U.S. Players – Eye On Gambling (09/12/08)

September 12th, 2008

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The European Court of Justice and the European Commission have issued dramatic statements calling for the end of barriers to internet gambling.

Some observers see these as the beginning of the end for America’s Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and the opening of doors to internet gaming, especially poker.

These developments are certainly much needed good news for publicly traded online poker companies, like PartyGaming. But I believe people are being way too optimistic in believing that changes in the law in Europe, or even direct challenges from Europe, will lead to any relaxing of U.S. federal prohibitions in the immediate future.

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