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DOJ declines to appeal Wire Act ruling
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Wire Act to the US Supreme Court, it would appear that shared liquidity in US online poker is now a distinct possibility.
That would mean that the seven states that have already legalized online poker (Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan and Connecticut) could all be playing against one another by the end of 2021.
How Did We Get Here?
In 2011, the Department of Justice concluded that the Wire Act was only applicable to sports betting.
What is the Wire Act?
The Wire Act is a United State federal law that states it is illegal to place bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest using a wire communication facility.
Over the next two weeks, PokerStars will hold a series of online poker events in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, with more than $2.5 million in prizes to be awarded.
Starting this weekend, PokerStars will begin a summer tournament series in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. A total of $2.5 million in prize money will be awarded. (Image: Shutterstock)
The Summer Stacks Festival starts Saturday, according to a release from the Flutter Entertainment outlet. The series features 100 events with buy-ins of $100 or less, with opportunities for players to get in the action for free. In addition to the lower-cost buy-ins, the PokerStars events will use “turbo formats,” where blinds increase at a much faster pace than in typical tournaments.