Pennsylvania Moves Forward in Fight for Online Poker
This week has proven to be a positive one for the game of poker, with Pennsylvania taking center stage in the fight for the game in online form. Breaking news was posted yesterday by the [….]
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Nevada Senator Harry Reid May Spend Final Term Working on iGaming Ban
Just a few days ago, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced via YouTube and press release he would be retiring after serving his current term in office. It appears as though the senator plans on [….]
Sub-Committee Hearing of RAWA Bill Produces Inaccurate Portrayal of Online Poker
The sub-committee for the Restoration of the Wire Act took place yesterday and while online poker proponents hoped the hearing would display a fair discussion on the topic of online gaming, the hearing would actually [….]
Online Poker Opponent a No-Show to Scheduled Debate with PPA
While poker players tend to keep track of the latest news of the game, including legislation, tournament action and online options, the world of politics can be uninteresting. Most of us just do not get [….]
South Carolina Senator Working on Banning Online Gambling in the US
Reports have surfaced from several sources stating that Lindsey Graham, a US Senator representing South Carolina, will be introducing legislation soon to the senate which would ban online gambling. A report by PocketFives states that [….]
DiCristina ‘Poker Skill’ Case Denied US Supreme Court Appeal
The conviction of Staten Island poker-game operator Lawrence DiCristina will stand after the United States Supreme Court declined on Friday to grant a writ of certiorari and listen to an appeal of the case. The [….]