Regulated Online Poker Louisiana. The regulation of online poker has been up for discussion in the Pelican State. One of the reasons is the concern that inhabitants are not sufficiently protected against unregulated sites that still accept US players. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board have noted that players within the state are still gambling online, although it is prohibited by law since 1997 (ยง90.3."Gambling by computer"). They also want to prevent minors from gambling online. But as every other state, the financial argument is the crucial factor. In the end we will see Louisiana regulate online poker, but probably not before a few more states have chosen to do it.
| Online Poker Status |
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|---|---|
| Population 21 or older | 3.1 Million |
| Proportion of total US population | 1.44% |
| Live Poker | Yes |
| Estimated year for online regulation | 2017 |
| Probability - Interstate agreement | 70% |
Poker pro and mixed martial arts fighter Terrence Chan was with Ultimate Poker from the beginning, heading up the customer service department. But after 16 months with the United State’s first-ever legal poker site, Chan chose to leave the company last June. At the time, he offerered little reason for his departure. But in the […]
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Former Republican Ron Paul built his political career on protecting the personal liberties of Americans. And this is a big reason why he fought against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) and co-sponsored a federal bill that would’ve legalized online poker. Add in Paul’s tendency to go against his party, and it makes sense […]
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