![]() February 26 th – NJ Governor Chris Christie signs bill A2578/S1565 authorizing licenses for online gaming sites partnered with existing land-based Atlantic City casinos.This effectively shut down online gaming within the US ( aside from illegal offshore operations), and also led to PokerStars being labelled a Bad Actor in most states. The founders of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and Absolute Poker, were indicted for violating the UIGEA. Industry leader PokerStars and several others remained in operation until: Offshore online poker rooms continued to allow players from the United States, but several major operators such as Party Poker, 888, and iPoker left the US market to await a more favorable legal environment with the hope of returning later. ![]() Fantasy sports and skill games were specifically excluded from the UIGEA, and lotteries were not mentioned. October 13 th, 2006– The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).īased on these laws, businesses could not accept money in connection with online betting.September 13, 1961– The Federal Wire Act.Online gambling in New Jersey (as in the rest of the United States) was restricted under a combination of laws:
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