Maine deciding about a ban on "illegal online poker"

Online poker is a hot topic in today′s legal arena, and soon the US Senate will be deciding whether or not to enforce a ban on "illegal online poker", a ban that would be welcomed by many in the state of Maine. The Bangor Daily News, a Maine news source, recently published an opinion article on the topic, citing the advancement of online gambling among the young in their state, saying that of the 900 young people surveyed, 10 percent said that online gambling had put them into debt.

Many concerns about youthful access to online gambling sites are spurring the anti-online poker sentiment, adding fuel to the fire, while other organizations such as the Poker Players Alliance strive to provide the opposing point of view to the decision makers.