iMEGA Challenges U.S. Internet Gambling Law

"Congress cannot delegate that necessary determination as to what is 'lawful' or 'unlawful' to US banks and credit card companies. The Department of Treasury, which has been tasked with drafting the regulations for UIGEA, has testified before Congress that they themselves cannot make that determination. Because Congress refused to draft necessary standards, the law is so inherently flawed as to make it totally vague and unenforceable, and we are confident that the Court will overturn it."

iMEGA's appeal comes after a ruling by Judge Mary Cooper (US District Court, Trenton) that established iMEGA's associational standing to challenge UIGEA on behalf of its members and the Internet gambling industry. The case was dismissed by Judge Cooper without considering the constitutional issues raised in iMEGA's challenge.