The UIGEA, or the ”Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act” has fallen under heavy publish scrutiny due to its definition of what is permissible when it comes to gambling transactions. Currently these regulations change based on the location that the person is at when they make the bet.

What does this have to do with bingo? It means that individuals in the United states may be denied access to online bingo operators that are based internationally. The United states is one of the largest money making countries for these operators causing a large number of them to fold. This results in massive job losses.

The UIGEA has a public comment process, which is currently in process and will continue to run through December 12, 2007. This allows the public to contend the current regulations. The Center for Regulatory Effectiveness is already backing the public in their criticism stating that the regulations would place a heavy financial burden on smaller companies.

If you are someone who enjoys playing bingo online and wish to view your opinion on the proposed and current regulations start and online petition, write a letter to your local officials and consider writing to other officials in order to get their views. If enough people protest then there will be a significant, enough impact for the governments and officials involved to consider revisiting and revising the issue. Also, consider contacting your local gaming and gambling commission for more information on what you can do bring online bingo and gambling back.