UIGEA

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA)

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House of Representatives bill 4411 (The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006) was a bill in the 109th United States Congress. It was passed on Jul 11, 2006, but never became law.

Purpose: To prevent the use of certain payment instruments, credit cards, and fund transfers for unlawful Internet gambling, and for other purposes.

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Gambling legality in US

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Authorized forms

Many levels of government have authorized multiple forms of gambling: everything from bingo games in church basements, to multi-million dollar poker tournaments. The American Gaming Association breaks gambling down into the following categories:[1]

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Legality of online poker

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PKR

Online poker is legal and regulated in many countries including several nations in and around the Caribbean Sea, and most notably the United Kingdom.

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