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UIGEA Online Casino Ban Challenge Heard
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA --
The iMEGA lawsuit against the US Department of Justice seeking to have the UIGEA online casino ban tossed for vagueness was heard this week before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.
According to iMEGA president Joe Brennan, the court seemed well-versed on the issues, and asked sharp questions showing they had clearly reasoned the positions. Among their main inquiries were the issue of where an Internet bet takes place, whether it be at the computer of origin, the location of the player account, or the server hosting the gambling site.
Surprisingly, government attorneys attacked iMEGA's right to represent its clients and had proper standing. Lead US attorney Nicholas Bagley seemed unaware that the argument had already been ruled upon previously, with iMEGA receiving the right to proceed.
Brennan noted that the court panel questioned iMEGA lawyers much longer than US representatives, but did not know whether this was a good sign or bad.
The judges also asked about the pending legislation from US Representative Barney Frank, which would render the case moot if it passed. There is even discussion among legal experts that the court may defer judgement and see if the Frank bill proceeds, relieving them of a difficult and precedent-setting decision.
Brennan says the court's decisions average ninety days, and the earliest a verdict may be heard would still be a month away. The excruciating waiting game begins again for online casino operators.
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