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Here's the fact about UIGEA: it does not define what an "unlawful internet gambling transaction" is. There is NO CARVE OUT FOR POKER. Why, dear haughty previous posters, do you think that the PPA has been so resolute in trying to promote legislation that would void UIGEA, or lobby to get an explicit exemption (like the one granted for horse racing and fantasy leagues). Just because previous prosecutions have focused primarily on sports betting in no way implies that internet poker is in anyway illegal. In fact, all you have to do is read Catherine Hanaway's testimony before Congress earlier this year: to paraphrase, 'all forms of internet gambling - even horse racing, despite the exemption provided by UIGEA - are considered ILLEGAL by the Justice Department. So, before you trolls out there try to come down hard on g911 and their level of knowledge on this, GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT you moron. And guess what: as long as you "poker-only" guys continue to try to go your own way, and punk casino and sports book, you only give more opportunity to people like Kyl, Dobson and the rest of their ilk an easy "divide and conquer" victory. PPA didn't accomplish anything this year. They spent a lot of money, and they came away empty handed. Here's the biggest indicator about UIGEA and poker, for those of you who still don't get it. Party Poker was the biggest site, bar none. As soon as UIGEA passed, they pulled out of the US - more than 85% of their market - and left because of their fear of that law. Duh. Do you think a company with a $10 billion market cap would flush over 85% of their value if the law in question didn't focus on all internet gambling (except horseys and fantasy dorks)? Please, stay in your angry little basement and keep your uninformed assertions to yourself. You read like an idiot.