PPA October 2008 Newsletter
September 30th, 2008
Poker Players Alliance News
[Press Release] PPA Applauds Introduction of S. 3616 (10/01/08)
September 30th, 2008
[INTL] Kahnawake Gaming Commission Imposes Sanctions on Ultimate Bet with Regard to Cheating Incidents – Kahnawa:ke Gaming Commission (09/29/08)
September 30th, 2008
[INTL] Police Raid CAP Poker Tournament in Barcelona Spain – PokerPages (09/30/08)
September 30th, 2008
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Reports from the Spanish media and online gambling websites claim that Spanish police, the Mossos d’Esquadra unexpectedly turned up at the Hotel Princesa in Barcelona Spain Sunday where the Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP) freeroll poker tournament was taking place, which has 2006 WSOP Main Event Champion Jamie Gold featured as keynote speaker.
[UIGEA] iMEGA Appeal Filed in US 3rd Circuit – iMEGA (09/29/08)
September 29th, 2008
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Sept. 29, 2008 – Today, iMEGA filed its brief with the US Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit, in the matter of iMEGA v. Keisler, et al. The suit challenges the constitutionality of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA), which prohibits US financial institutions from processing transactions between online gambling sites and US players, while shifting the determination, burden and cost of enforcement onto the financial institutions.
[KY] Judge rejects Ky. bid to claim illegal Web casinos – The Courier-Journal (09/27/08)
September 29th, 2008
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A judge yesterday declined to order 141 gambling Web sites forfeited to the state, saying he needed more time to understand the complexities of what experts call an unprecedented effort to crack down on illegal Internet gambling.
[Press Release] PPA Statement on Positive Court Ruling in KY Seizure of Poker Websites Case – PPA (09/26/08)
September 26th, 2008
[KY] Internet gambling sites block access to Kentucky users – Commonwealth of Kentucky (09/26/08)
September 26th, 2008
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Justice and Public Safety Cabinet
For Immediate Release
September 26, 2008
Internet gambling sites block access to Kentucky users
Actions recognize Commonwealth’s jurisdiction in matter
Actions recognize Commonwealth’s jurisdiction in matter
FRANKFORT, KY – Internet gambling sites have begun blocking access to Kentucky users in recognition of the Commonwealth’s jurisdiction to protect its citizens from unregulated, illegal activity within its borders. The Commonwealth continues to negotiate with those sites toward a resolution of the dispute.
[Press Release] PPA Submits Amicus Brief in KY Online Gambling Case, Continues Grassroots Deluge on Beshear – PPA (09/26/08)
September 26th, 2008
[INTL] Norway Submits Online Poker Internet Gambling Ban to Parliament Vote – PokerPages (09/25/08)
September 25th, 2008
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The Norwegian Government has continued to press forward with legislation to ban payments handling online poker and internet gambling transactions, UIGEA-style. The government has formally submitted its proposed ban for a parliamentary vote, reports Gambling Compliance.
