Analysts from the Gaming Intelligence Group are saying the Norwegian culture minister, Trond Giske, is pondering banning online poker with legislation similar to the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).

It is unknown exactly what the law would constitute but Gisk was quoted as saying it would work along the lines of the United States' UIGEA.

It is also unclear, if the law was passed, what effect it would have on Norwegian poker players. Any player with a Norwegian IP address could potentially be denied access to the major online poker rooms.

Under Norwegian law the act of online gambling is already illegal. It is assumed the new legislation would enforce the existing law by banning transactions between banks and online gambling accounts.

The new law could come into effect as soon as next spring.

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