Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject: More Countries hop on...WTO
From Lou Krieger's Blog
Quote:
Costa Rica has joined a growing group of nations seeking compensation from the United States for economic hardships brought on by the US crackdown on online gambling. They join Antigua--which won its case against the US at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and was the first to seek compensation from the US under WTO rules--well as the European Union, India, and Japan. All of these nations claim the US's stance on online gaming violates treaty obligations under the WTO, and are seeking compensation in accordance with WTO procedures.
While we in the United States see the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) as a product of the religious right, the rest of the world doesn't see it as a morality based law at all. They see it simply as a blatant act of protectionism, particulalry since the law contains exemptions for online wagering on horse racing and fantasy sports.
Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: More Countries hop on...WTO
krazytxan wrote:
From Lou Krieger's Blog
Quote:
Costa Rica has joined a growing group of nations seeking compensation from the United States for economic hardships brought on by the US crackdown on online gambling. They join Antigua--which won its case against the US at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and was the first to seek compensation from the US under WTO rules--well as the European Union, India, and Japan. All of these nations claim the US's stance on online gaming violates treaty obligations under the WTO, and are seeking compensation in accordance with WTO procedures.
While we in the United States see the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) as a product of the religious right, the rest of the world doesn't see it as a morality based law at all. They see it simply as a blatant act of protectionism, particulalry since the law contains exemptions for online wagering on horse racing and fantasy sports.
I see this as a great sign!!
GIVE US BACK OUR ONLINE POKER!!
KT
You can add Austraila, Macau, and Canada to the list. Woot!!
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