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IGT folding online poker in Europe spells trouble for U.S.

(via Bloomberg.com) · September 18, 2012 · 7:10 PM

International Game Technology is shutting down its online poker operation in Europe after regulatory changes killed the business model.

IGT, the world’s largest slot-machine maker, is halting online poker overseas after some countries barred residents from playing with customers in other nations, Chief Executive Officer Patti Hart said today.

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  1. By Longtimevegan
    Sept. 18, 2012
    9:16 p.m.
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    This is a sign of things to come, or not to come, in the USA regarding online poker.

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