Location is Top Issue with Judges in iMEGA Internet Gambling Court Case

Sports Betting News - July 24th, 2009 - Written by Steve

The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association was amongst one of the first interest groups to bring the UIGEA case into the courts, and the month of July has been a highly judicial month for the issue. With many groups and individuals lashing out toward the government's interdiction against gambling transactions, the issue has become one that is not only heated but also significantly important to many players around the United States.

The case flared up with the questioning against iMEGA by the 3rd Circuit Judges that the group had to contend with. The questioning was not directly related to the issue, being that the courts had questioned whether or not iMEGA had the ability to represent the masses who would like to see online gambling transactions regulated rather than outlawed. They were also questioning whether or not the person placing the bets location was relevant rather than the location of the gambling venue itself.

This is clearly a multi-faceted debate and the panel has not yet reached a decision. Days, weeks, months - it is unknown how long it will take for the panel to issue their judgement. The intent of iMEGA was to question the constitutionality of the UIGEA. If the court finds this piece of legislation unconstitutional, they may require it to be changed or removed entirely.

Many interest groups and individuals are continuing to push for the matter to be resolved. Proponents from both sides have been giving their opinions to both the public and private sector. Petitions are a common occurrence and many websites devoted to the issue have online petitions that legal age gamblers are able to sign. This is truly an example of democracy in action, as anyone who feels strongly on the matter will be able to put their opinion on the table to aid whichever side they choose.

The struggle will continue outside the courtroom, and it will continue on many fronts. The House of Representatives as well as Congress are both pushing for the repeal of these restrictions, but the battle is one that is uphill and will be slow. With pressing issues surrounding foreign affairs and domestic disturbances within the nation, the matter of Internet gambling may be put on the back burner.