H.R.2610 - Skill Game Protection Act

To amend subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and section 1084 of title 18 of such Code to clarify the applicability of such provisions to games of skill, and establish certain requirements with respect to such games, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Skill Game Protection Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend subchapter IV of chapter 53 of title 31, United States Code, and section 1084 of title 18 of such Code to clarify the applicability of such provisions to games of skill, and establish certain requirements with respect to such games, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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News Coverage

07/28/07
Online Poker: Wexler's Support Con...

Wexler somewhat quietly offered up his HR 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act last month. His legislation looks to exempt games "where su...

Source: Gambling911.com, FL
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07/23/07
Wexler Reaffirms People Power

Wexler's Bill, House of Representatives (HR) 2610 or The Skill Game Protection Act, seeks an exception or 'carve out' for online poker as...

Source: IGaming (press release)
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07/22/07
Support for Online Poker Alliance ...

... the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act, and Congressman Robert Wexler's HR 2610, the Skill Games Protection Act,” said ...

Source: IGaming (press release)
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07/19/07
PPA MEMBERSHIP NOW OVER 600 000

D'Amato goes on to discuss Congressman Barney Frank's HR 2046, the 'Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act,' Congressman Robert...

Source: Online-Casinos.com, Denmark
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07/12/07
Poker Players Alliance Makes Waves...

This year, he brought a current Congressman and author of HR 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act, Robert Wexler (D-FL) to serve as his wi...

Source: PocketFives (press release)
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07/10/07
PocketFives Podcast: A Litmus Test...

Wexler recently proposed HR 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act, which exempts games defined as skill (such as poker) from the UIGEA and ...

Source: PocketFives (press release)
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01/01/09
Poker Alliance Awards Congress Sco...

An A is achieved for being a supporter of online poker rights (co-sponsor of HR 2046, HR 2610, supporter of HR 5767 and/or HR 6870). An A...

Source: easss.com
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12/28/08
Is it legal to play or provide ski...

Is it legal to play or provide skill-based games? In the United States, the Skill Game Protection Act, or HR 2610, was introduced on June...

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12/24/08
Online gambling and the UIGEA « M...

Robert Wexler (D-FL) introduced HR 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act. This act would legalize Internet poker, bridge, chess, and other ...

Source: Muse Free
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12/18/08
AutoMania » Racing Games To Play ...

Robert Wexler (D-FL) introduced HR 2610, the Skill Game Protection Act, which would legalize Internet poker, bridge, chess, and other gam...

Source: AutoMania
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12/17/08
Is it legal to play or provide ski...

Is it legal to play or provide skill-based games? In the United States, the Skill Game Protection Act, or HR 2610, was introduced on June...

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12/16/08
Poker Player Alliance at war with ...

Barney Frank (D-MA); HR 2610, the “Skill Game Protection Act” introduced by Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL); HR 6870, the “Payments Syste...

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12/16/08
Online Poker Scene - Party Gaming ...

... has directly led to an escalating trade dispute with the E.U." The Florida Congressman authored HR 2610, the Skill Game Protection Ac...

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12/15/08
Pubblicità del PPA Prende di Mira...

Barney Frank (D-MA); HR 2610, lo "Skill Game Protection Act" introdotto dal Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL); HR 6870, il "Payments System Prote...

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12/14/08
Ecommerce » Blog Archive » Anali...

Nos Estados Unidos, a Skill Game Protection Act, ou HR 2610, foi introduzida em 7 de junho de 2007 por Robert Wexler (congressista, NY), ...

Source: Ecommerce
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12/13/08
Werbekampagne der Poker Players Al...

Barney Frank (D-MA); HR 2610, den "Skill Game Protection Act" vorgesellt durch den Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL); HR 6870, den "Payments Syst...

Source: German GTP
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