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April 16th 2007
UK poker clubs prepare to challenge Gambling Act

According to The Observer UK poker clubs are preparing a legal challenge to some aspects of the Gambling Act, which will come into force this September.


The UK Poker Clubs Association (UKPCA) is objecting to a number of new regulations which will be implemented in Septmeber, especially the forcing of poker clubs to obtain casino licenses. They are also unhappy of the limiting of daily membership fees to £3.

 

The UKPCA plans to form a trade association next week, and has already lined up a number of top legal advisors and the PR company Citigate to help in the fight against the Gambling Act.

 

Outlining its member’s complaints, Geoff Owen, chairman of the UKPCA, said: “The imposition of casino licenses on poker clubs is neither appropriate no fair and could result in the closure of many clubs.”

 

“The Gambling Act could also result in a rise in unregulated ‘underground’ poker,” wanred Owen.
Submitted: 16/04/2007 10:22:45
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