IGT prevails in DOJ lawsuit; Wire Act only applies to sports betting

Comment #10

LottoIntuitive — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 20:54:26 GMT

So we basically get confirmation for we already know.

The Court declares that, as to the parties now before it, the Wire Act applies only to 'bets or wagers on any sporting event or contest.'

the Wire Act applies narrowly to sports betting and does not apply to poker, lottery or other forms of online gambling .

It is still completely legal to play the lottery across state lines online and offline.

Comment #9

JeetKuneDoLotto — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 03:08:20 GMT

IGT prevailed?

When do the American People Prevail? Come on Man! Think about. I am serious.

Why do they even call it the WIRE act? Its not because Hunter got a hot a hot dose of crak laced with fenttanly.

Will the American People Prevail When Joe Biden gives another 40 Billion to Ukcrania? Or when the Strategic Oil R

eserves are down to around the level of Joe Bidens IQ and EQ.... Say...47 Barrels of Oil on the wall?

I am just kidding. Joe Biden is a genius. A thief so great... [ More ]

Comment #8

Stack47 — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 03:12:10 GMT

I've bought and cashed tickets in other states and there is no law preventing players from doing that. And only a few state lotteries offers Online play.

Which stupid law do you want repealed

Comment #7

Eighty0uts778 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:41:25 GMT

I agree

Comment #6

mypiemaster — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 16:06:38 GMT

Back in the days, I used to play THE LOTTER all over the world with plastics. A push by a billionaire casino mogul, in a wheel chair, initials S.G.A. was instrumental in outlawing of most online gambling. The old fart was just flexing his greedy muscles. If they can fix it , I will only be playing lottery subs in anonymous states.

Comment #5

Stack47 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 02:54:11 GMT

Could get interesting if players in one state could play Online in another state from outside state lines. Never could figure the logic of legally betting on horse racing on tracks all over the U.S. and the World but can't play Internet poker.

Don't expect to see one state lottery cashing tickets purchased in another state regardless of how the DOJ decides.

Comment #4

Think — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 22:46:53 GMT

I remember back in the day when you could sign up for subscriptions from other states by mail and I remember when that was banned.

I would certainly get tickets from other states from time to time to try my luck with them. I am sure a couple of states would get inundated with out of state buyers because they have the best games in the country.

Comment #3

Mata Garbo — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:12:57 GMT

Great job by the IGT keeping the lawsuit alive until the judge was able to rule. Just because someone says you are in no danger of being prosecuted does not mean they cannot change their mind. Having a court order to back yo u up lets everyone sleep better.

Comment #2

Bleudog101 — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:10:13 GMT

Maybe this will get the wheels turning and get rid of that stupid law preventing lottery ticket sales across state lines.

Comment #1

Tony Numbers — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:24:54 GMT

Does this ruling open the door to having an ADW account with NY Lottery? Funding the account with checking/ and or wire transfer. I do that now with the horses.

IGT prevails in DOJ lawsuit; Wire Act only applies to sports betting

Lottery Post — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:26:33 GMT

Lotteries and poker are not controlled by Wire Act

A fight spanning more than a decade over varying interpretations of the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 may finally be reaching its end after a Rhode Island District Court judge ruled that the US Department of Justice must formally state that the law only applies to sports betting.

The ruling, a significant victory for online poker in the US, was made in a November 2021 lawsuit filed by International Game Technology (IGT) against the DOJ in