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After the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was pushed through Congress in 2006, the industry has been turned upside down. One area that the U.S. has found itself in hot water is the international arena. The country has already given concessions to Antigua and the European Union over money lost from outlawing foreign internet gambling operators within its borders. In the background, horse racing, fantasy sports, and state lotteries rein supreme online, remaining legal, while internet gambling suffers. In February, Ed Brayton, a freelance writer, requested the details of settlements that the U.S. had entered into. His request was denied, prompting Brayton file suit against the U.S. Trade Representative last week.

The suit specifically asks for the terms of the agreement between the U.S. and European Union. To this request, the federal government responded that the “document you seek is being withheld [because it] is properly classified in the interest of national security,” according to the official complaint, which you can read by clicking here.

Online Poker Scene - Public Citizen, Ed Brayton Sue U.S. Trade Rep

Author Contact Info: Dan Cypra

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