It seems the long-running legal case involving PokerStars and the state of Kentucky is finally over. The owner of the top-rated online poker brand, Flutter Entertainment, has reached an agreement with the state, with $200 million to be paid, adding to the $100 million it already handed over as bond. In total, $300 million will be provided to Kentucky regarding the legal dispute.
More than a Decade Long Battle
Kentucky has pushed its case against PokerStars for more than ten years now, having accused the online poker brand of allowing its residents to play poker for real money from 2007 to 2011. During this time frame, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was in play, which the state says PokerStars was in violation of.
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