The decision does n't mention online poker , but some reason that the ruling will pave the way for online poker . The Act 's prohibition of wagers via telecommunications refers to bets on a `` sporting event or contest '' The Wire Act refers to bets on an event , poker would be except because poker is itself the event . Comment:
The Act 's prohibition of wagers via telecommunications refers to bets on a `` sporting event or contest '' The Wire Act refers to bets on an event , poker would be except because poker is itself the event . Comment: