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Old May 22nd, 2008, 04:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Online Poker in Washington State Declared Illegal.

On July 1st, 2007, Lee Rousso, the Washington State Director of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), filed a lawsuit that would have an amendment of the Washington Gambling Act declared unconstitutional. The Washington Gambling Act of 1973 bans ...

However, after careful deliberation, the courts ruled that online gambling in the state of Washington was and is still ... [read all about Online Poker in Washington State Declared Illegal]
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Old May 28th, 2008, 04:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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On July 1st, 2007, Lee Rousso, the Washington State Director of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), filed a lawsuit that would have an amendment of the Washington Gambling Act declared unconstitutional. The Washington Gambling Act of 1973 bans ...
I remember when the Feds decided to outlaw online gambling for everyone in the USA, and I remember the reasons given at the time.

I still can't figure out the real reason, though. Is the ban actually backed by on site casinos, worried that their business will dry up?

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Last poker player out of Washington please turn off the lights.

If people want to gamble or play poker, they will find a way to gamble or play poker.
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