In America, the Interactive Media Entertainment And Gaming Association (iMEGA) has announced that the US Third Circuit Court Of Appeals will hear its case in July challenging the merits of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).

iMEGA and the US Department Of Justice, who are opposing the motion, received notification last week from Marcia Waldron, Clerk for the Court Of Appeals, that the case had been tentatively listed to start on July 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Oral arguments for iMEGA v Attorney-General USA, et al, had originally been scheduled to begin this month but this was delayed after the Court sent an iMEGA motion to supplement the record with news regarding the blocking of state lottery payments on to its Merit Panel for a decision.

“The panel will determine whether there will be oral argument and, if so, the amount of time allotted for each side,” read the Court’s letter.

“No later than one week prior to the disposition date will you be advised whether oral argument will be required, the amount of time allocated by the panel and the specific date on which the argument will be scheduled.”

“We’re very happy the Court is moving forward on this and we’re confident the Court will consider the real-world effect of the law regardless of the Department Of Justice’s opposition,” said Joe Brennan, Chairman for iMEGA.


Source: iGamingBusiness.com