Ever since the announcement that HR 6663, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Clarification and Implementation Act of 2008, was introduced by Republican Congressman Pete Sessions (TX), the online poker world has been abuzz. On the surface, the bill seems like a good deal for online poker: HR 6663 takes aim squarely at sports books, declaring them completely illegal under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. However, the online poker industry’s main lobbying group – the Poker Players Alliance – and key lawmakers have stated their opposition to Pete Sessions’ bill. Meanwhile, HR 6663 gained one more co-sponsor on Friday, Congressman Gene Green (D-TX), bringing the total to four.

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