More Suggestions on Internet Poker to Nevada Regulator

More Suggestions on Internet Poker to Nevada Regulator
Possible verification delays Nevada Gaming Control Board organized a hearing on intrastate internet poker regulation where a slew of representatives from interested parties like 888, Fertitta Entertainment and IGT were present. Some useful suggestions were offered in order to make the draft regulations more practical and in accordance with the intent. The 888 representative presented amended wording hoping to allow players to bet while a full check on their full age and identity was ongoing. The operators should do an initial verification and let impatient players the opportunity to start playing almost immediately, while the results of a full check, including provided identity documents, would be completed within thirty days. The questions raised were regarding deposits made if the player was rejected on completion of the full check. Other issues were also discussed such as the extent of rake (currently limited to 10 percent on cash games), and IGT spokesperson underlined that the regulations should additionally embrace poker tournament specific rates. Fertitta legal representative stressed the need for absolute clarity in regulations regarding multi-accounting on different poker sites The Board will forward the draft to the Nevada Gaming Commission for further consideration. All the parties involved concluded that the regulations have been well thought through and amended after consultations, making the Gaming Commission's consideration closer to an early approval.
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