Low Rollers Podcast, Episode 91: John Pappas On UIGEA 20 Years Later
Weekly show also examines gambling advertising and whether the industry's approach needs to change
On the Oct. 15, 2026 episode of Casino Reports’ weekly gaming-biz podcast, I welcome Corridor Consulting CEO John Pappas, the former executive director of the Poker Players Alliance, for a deep dive on the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) on the 20th anniversary of its passage, as we explore how political ambition and scandal fueled the legislation, how it shook up online poker, and whether there's still residual anger two decades later.
I also offer my take on gambling advertising and the related backlash and federal probes, and I discuss a weekend spent trying to climb the Win Boost Leaderboard playing the embarrassingly silly Huff 'N Puff Collector slot game.
This episode of Low Rollers is sponsored by TheLines.com.
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Eric has been a professional editor and writer for more than 25 years, including nearly 20 years of experience covering the gambling industry. He was editor-in-chief of the poker magazine All In from 2005-2015 and manag…
