The latest in the U.S. online gambling saga came this week when the European Commission stated in a report that the U.S. Justice Department’s stance against European online gambling businesses ignores World Trade Organisation commitments.
Rather than a complaint being filed however, the European Union will attempt to negotiate a solution. This comes at a time where changes in the White House may lead to overall change for online poker sites and gambling companies.
It is not to be forgotten that when American banks and credit card companies were no longer allowed to make payments to online gambling sites, European companies were also greatly affected. However, as the White House was Republican dominated then, the tide may have turned now that Democrats are in control.
The many grey areas which come as a result of U.S. action against such companies are now becoming clear. Massachusetts Democrat Representative, Barney Frank recently said there are people who think that the WTO must be abided by religiously but when it comes to banning gambling, it is ignored.
If negotiations make progress, this could be another stepping stone, at the very least for America’s treatment of European sites.
