Poker Court Case Set for May 15

Over the past several months, we have followed the court case of poker player Lee Rousso, who has challenged his state's gambling laws. A court appearance, which was scheduled for April 25, was postponed this week yet again, and is now scheduled for May 15.

The Seattle lawyer has been waiting, as we have all, for some time now for his opportunity to voice his critique of and challenge the constitutional legality of Washington State's ban on online gambling.

Stalling the Process
Washington state legal representatives have persistently managed to postpone the court date, mainly by asking for large amounts of personal information, the relevance of which was dubious to begin with. And indeed, Rousso has claimed the information asked of him was personal. Under the Fifth Amendment, he reminded them, he is protected and should not be required to hand it over.
Judge Mary E. Roberts has accepted his appeal on the matter this week, following an unfavorable ruling earlier in the process by the King County Superior Court.

Moving On
The date is currently set for May 15. As the state representative for the Poker Players Association, Rousso is enjoying the backing of PPA members, which is even encouraging members to make an appearance at the court in solidarity.

We too support Rousso in his uphill battle in the name of free poker.