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I. Nelson Rose Gaming Guru - Page 14  U.S. Ignores Deadline In W.T.O. Fight With Antigua9 September 2006
Once again, the United States federal government is not taking gambling seriously. And Americans are all going to pay for it.
The U.S. had won most of a dispute with the nation of Antigua and Barbuda in the World Trade Organization. Antigua asserted that the U.S. was violating its W.T.O. treaty obligations by preventing Antigua from taking bets from Americans over the Internet. ... (read more)
Will Congress Cripple Internet Poker?26 August 2006
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill, HR 4411, which, if the Senate and President agree, will create the Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act. If the bill becomes law, online poker will be changed forever.
The law would not directly make it a crime to be a mere player. ... (read more)
What Washington's New Felony Poker Law Means to You8 July 2006
This column was among the first to break the news that the Washington State Legislature intended to make playing poker online a felony.
On June 7, that became the law.
But in an interview with Rick Day, Director of the Washington State Gambling Commission, I was able to confirm that regular players have ... (read more)
Court Approves Racino's Non-Slot Machines18 June 2006
An Alabama court has ruled that Birmingham Race Course can legally operate more than 1,300 machines that look, sound, and play just like slot machines - but aren't.
Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale had raided the Race Course on December 15, 2005. In an amazingly quick decision, J. Scott Vowell, ... (read more)
Washington State Makes It a Felony to Play Poker Online28 May 2006
As of June 7, it is now a felony in the state of Washington to play poker on the Internet.
The bill, S.S.B. No. 6613, has stirred up great anxiety in poker forums. Many feel, correctly, that they have been blind-sided. I searched the databases of Washington newspapers and could find almost nothing written about the law as it was making its way through the Legislature. ... (read more)
National Indian Gaming Commission Cannot Regulate Class III Gaming23 April 2006
Most people, including those in the gaming industry, who have heard of the National Indian Gaming Commission ("NIGC"), assume that it regulates Indian Gaming. Even some of the Commissioners themselves believe they have this power.
They are wrong.
The misunderstanding arises from the way the modern law of Indian gaming was created.
... (read more)
Legal Technicalities and Creativity in Florida26 March 2006
Silly laws create silly barriers, which call for silly solutions.
In 1996, the Florida State Legislature, undoubtedly acting with the best intentions, created a mess when it passed a law allowing pari-mutuel outlets to run commercial poker rooms. The tracks and jai alai frontons had lobbied for years. ... (read more)
Deadline Looming for U.S. in W.T.O. Fight with Antigua12 March 2006
Once again, the federal government is not taking gambling seriously. And we are all going to pay for it.
The U.S. won most of a dispute with Antigua in the World Trade Organization over Antigua's claim that it could not be prevented from taking bets from Americans over the Internet. But it is the parts that the U.S. ... (read more)
Some Adults Are Not Allowed to Bet22 February 2006
Many casinos, state lotteries, bingo halls and racetracks won't let anyone under 18 participate in gaming. This does not present any legal issues, since in every state the age of majority is 18, meaning anyone younger is legally a minor.
But gambling is also often barred to individuals older than 18, but younger than 21. ... (read more)
Is There a Law Against Gambling on the Internet?18 February 2006
The question I get far more than any other is, "Is gambling on the Internet legal?"
Often it comes from regular players. It is interesting how many gamblers are concerned about making sure they are not breaking the law. Advocates of legalization often say that people are going to gamble anyway, and that ... (read more)
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