Caesars Entertainment is not willing to show support for a new Bill in Nevada that wants online poker cheats to be publically named and banned. Caesars said the move would involve “expensive and burdensome litigation” from both the accused and the alleged victims.
Bill Could Lead to Complex Legal Actions
AB380, drafted by Sara Cholhagian Ralston, the former executive director of the Nevada Patient Protection Commission who is a poker pro herself, aims to provide transparency and accountability for the state’s online poker community. She said the Bill was not intended to be an overburden on the operator.
Ralston already submitted an amendment to the Bill to clarify things, but Caesars is firm in its stance that the proposal could result in huge legal actions for reputational damage on the part of the alleged cheater and compensation claims from the victims.
Caesars Cooperates with Gaming Control Board
Caesars owns the World Series of Poker (WSOP) online platform which is the sole regulated online poker site operating in Nevada.
Caesars lobbyist Mike Alonso stated that the company is cooperating with the Gaming Control Board on the matter and that the agency has rules to follow. He said Caesars is not in the position to determine whether a player is cheating.
