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Many have celebrated the election of Barack Obama as the next president of the United States of America.  Perhaps none have celebrated his election more than that Internet gambling industry, hoping to bring online casinos back to the US market.  A motion was already set in congress to repeal the much hated Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.  Now with Democrats gaining much more of a majority in the Congress and Barack as the President, it seemed like Christmas for online casinos.

Unfortunately a shadow of doubt has been cast on ambitions for online casinos in the United States.  That doubt is personified in Eric Holder, Obama’s pick for Attorney General.  It is not clear what Holder’s policy will be toward online casinos but it is known that he has ties to the Department of Justice and rivals of online casinos.  Industry insiders are just slightly unnerved by Holder.

Eric Holder served under Janet Reno as Deputy Attorney General.  Since that time was employed by the Covington and Burling law firm in Washington, D.C.  While working with Covington and Burling, Holder represent the National Football League.  The NFL was very instrumental in the Bush administration attempting to implement the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act at the last minute only a few weeks ago.  The NFL is no friend to online casinos.  As a matter of fact the National Football League is one of the most powerful lobbying groups opposing online casinos.

Many people are worried about Holders relationship with the NFL, but many are still hopeful that he will not stand in front of repealing the UIGEA.

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