Ask the Poker Experts: What does legal U.S. sports betting mean for online poker?

 Ask the Poker Experts - What does legal U.S. Sports betting mean for online poker

Last month we launched the Ask the Poker Experts Series with an article asking the question "Am I Too Paranoid About Online Poker?". The question was asked by one of our readers and responded by a panel consisting of five experts in the field. These experts come from a variety of backgrounds including players, cybersecurity specialists, and those who have worked for well-known poker operators. As I believe it is a question many Cardplayer Lifestyle readers have been asking over the past week, this month's question actually comes from me.

To answer my question, I have assembled a panel of experts who graciously offered their time. Below are the answers to my question. The answers of each panelist are quite comprehensive, as they have different experiences and qualifications.

Now, I have a question.

QUESTION. What does legal U.S. Sports betting mean for online poker

It seems that the entire poker world is buzzing about the Supreme Court's ruling on sports betting. While there is universal agreement that the Supreme Court decision is good for gambling and good for poker, there is still a lot to be understood as to how it will affect online poker in the U.S. The Wire Act, UIGEA, and PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act), are all being mentioned. However, I am unsure if this information is pertinent to the discussion. To be honest, I've never made a sports wager in my entire life. Poker and online poker are what I care about. What does this mean for Americans?

Online poker operators, tribal gaming interest, land-based casino owners, professional sports leagues and bookmakers are all stakeholders. The Entertainment Software Association is lobbying in support of micro-transactions for video games in a number states, as well as a significant increase in eSports gambling among the 21-to-25 age group. The task of getting all or even most of these stakeholders to agree on a regulatory framework in statewide iGaming legislation was nearly impossible until this point. And I doubt that the Supreme Court decision will have a significant impact on the gridlock we have seen from these parties thus far.

Any gambling-related legislation measures will attract the attention of social funding beneficiaries, such as teachers (Michigan), seniors (Pennsylvania), or economic development. These and other groups, whether unionized or non-unionized, could potentially gain funding or lose it depending on how a specific statewide iGaming plan is structured.

Online poker is not likely to be legalized in all states. New York is one of them. But, I do not believe that the removal of sports betting restrictions is going to persuade stakeholders or lawmakers to give greater consideration to the game we all love.

David Huber writes currently for Upswing Poker. . Part Time Poker. Online Poker Report. PennBets. Huber also assists with the production of Joey Ingram’s Poker Life Podcast. He is also a contributor for Cardplayer Lifestyle. how to converting online poker to sports betting