The old law remains on the books, so theoretically you could get arrested for playing online.
However, if you do get arrested for playing online, all you have to do is say I played in my house for my enjoyment and they have to let you go.
Obviously no one is going to waste their time arresting you, so in effect you are free to play.
This is only for players, all other stuff is as illegal as always.
I assume leaving the old law on the books makes the amendment easier to push through. Changing an existing law is harder than amending it into oblivion.
That’s what I am hoping will happen to UIGEA, rather than being repealed entirely it should get amended and amended and amended until it is unenforceable.
What a waste of taxpayer money!
I should mention that I am not a lawyer and my writings are for your entertainment only and not to be construed as legal advice of any sort.