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Old 08-05-2005, 03:52 PM
Messy_Jesse Messy_Jesse is offline
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Default FCC Ruling: Will it affect online poker???

FCC Ruling

The gist of the article is that broadband lines are now an "information service" and not a part of traditional telephone service. Thus, broadband services are not subject to traditional telephone rules/laws.

I think I remember the question about the legality of online poker revolved around the fact that it was gambling over a telephone line, which is prohibited by law. I think this new ruling negates any questions about online gambling being illegal, since it is not done over a telephone line as the FCC sees it, and therefore is not subject to the Wire Act.

What do you think?
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