Well it seems that even the DOJ can get into the holiday spirit as they gave the online gambling arena a rather nice gift on Christmas Eve in their decision to redefine precisely what type of gambling is prohibited by the 1961 Wire Act. The previous and long standing position of the DOJ regarding the Wire Act was that it prohibited all types of online gambling, including online poker. They have recently changed that position, and have determined that the Wire Act only prohibits online sports betting. If you had a quiet moment on Christmas Eve, you may have heard the delighted online gambling enthusiasts expressing their excitement, bringing the United States one step closer to legalized online gambling laws on a federal level.
