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World Trade Organization ruling that US online gaming ban is illegal (PDF file)
Bloomberg News reports on the original WTO ruling
London Times and Las Vegas Sun on the Appellate Body upholding original finding

Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act analysis by Nelson Rose
Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 text of the law

Is it a Crime to Play Poker Online? by Nelson Rose
The Future Legal Landscape for Internet Gambling by Nelson Rose
Understanding the Law of Internet Gambling by Nelson Rose
Busted For Betting Online? by Nelson Rose
Gambling Law US United States gambling laws
Internet Gambling in Nevada by Jeffrey Rodefer, Nevada Attorney General's office
Justice Department's Position on Online Gambling (6/98 but good background)
United States Gaming Agencies Listings of the gaming agencies for each US state

Judge Duval's In Re: MasterCard ruling
US Court of Appeals ruling affirming Judge Duval's ruling

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