PREDICTION :
USA
There will be ZERO change or clarification in the legal status of online gambling in the US during 2009 as Obama and his cohorts will have their eyes firmly fixed on trying to revive the mainstream economy instead – and online gaming will continue to be marginalised by piecemeal federal and state actions that don’t make too much sense (eg Kentucky).
EUROPE
In Europe there will be a continuation of mixed messages, with some nations trying to protect and restrict online gaming, while others will open up their markets by licensing and taxing.
The European Parliment will continue to stand by and pontificate loudly about not restricting access to markets – but will do NOTHING in real terms.