Washington State Law Change Makes Online Poker Players Felons - as reported by Card Player
Starting June 7, playing poker online in the state of Washington is a Class C felony. Players can be fined $10,000 or sentenced to up to five years in prison, or both, thanks to a new law that is designed to curb online gambling in the state.
Governor Christine Gregoire signed the bill into law, which was unanimously approved by the state Senate, in late March. Five house members voted against the bill.
The bill covers all forms of online wagering, including poker.
“The legislators have made it very clear that that is not allowed,” said Susan Arland, rule coordinator and press contact for Washington State’s Gambling Commission.
Although the law puts Washington State’s online poker players in the same category as child pornographers, repeat drunk drivers, drug dealers, and identity thieves, Arland acknowledged it’s doubtful state officials will try to prosecute online poker players.
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If they doubt they will enforce the law why did they create it? |
