Kentucky Gambling Row Rages On - Online Casino Reports

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As the Kentucky online gaming row continues unabated, a major precedent could be set should judge Thomas Wingate's ruling not be overturned by an appeals court this month.

Three Judges from the appellate panel - Keller, Caperton and Taylor have heard oral arguments and are taking the matter into consideration. A decision is expected any day now.

What's at stake?
Does a state have the authority to seize an Internet domain located outside the state and if so does this action encroach on personal liberties? Many notable legal experts caution against such reckless conduct.

iMEGA attorney Mr. Fleischaker has called Judge Wingate to task on why no criminal complaints were filed against the online gambling sites prior to them being forfeited to the state of Kentucky. The judgment was a civil proceeding and the decision was taken as if the accused 141 domain names were already charged, convicted and found guilty under the law - this never happened.

No criminal proceeding was undertaken whatsoever in the high-profile case.

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