Politics
US First Legal Online Poker Jurisdiction Under Scrutiny by Council Members
Three Washington, D.C. Council members intend to re-examine the $38 million D.C. Lottery contract that helped make the District the United State’s first legalized online poker hub.
Council member Michael Brown slipped the online poker provision into the budget bill while failing to disclose earnings from a firm with an interest in online gambling.
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Daniel Negreanu Compares Current US Policy to Cold War Communist Russia
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu recently escaped the United States to his native Canada where he is now free to play online poker from the comfort of his home.
The US Justice Department indicted three of the world’s largest online poker rooms on April 15, forcing them to shut of hundreds of thousands of players including Negreanu. The companies were charged with funneling gambling monies through a small Utah bank, masking transactions as purchases for dog food and golf balls.
California Online Poker Bill Dead Until 2012
A bill that would have legalized online poker in the state of California has been put on hold until 2012.
California state Sen. Presdient Darrell Steinberg broke the news that the bill proposed by Sen. Roderick Wright, chairman of the Governmental Organization Committee; and the other by Sen. Lou Correa would not have time to be heard prior to the end of the legislative year September 9.
“We believe that well-thought-out, fair solutions to these differences can be reached,'' Steinberg wrote.
Ron Paul’s $1.6 Million Birthday Money Bomb
Ron Paul, a long time supporter of one’s right to gamble online, has managed to raise $1.6 million during his Birthday money bomb for his US Presidential campaign.
Michele Bachmann No Pal of Online Gambling: Proud to Have "Crippled" Bill
Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who's a candidate for President of the United States, is no friend of the online gambling industry.
Jon Kyl Holds the Cards When it Comes to Legalizing Internet Poker
A 12 member super committee in Washington, D.C. is tasked with determining how to save $1.5 trillion in government expenses over the next 10 years.
California Poker Law Confusing, Antiquated
The state of California, which just happens to be the 8th largest economic powerhouse in the world, has made headlines in the world of poker recently.
Online Poker Measure Could be Tacked Onto Jobs Bill
Industry observers are watching to see if members of Congress will seek to attach a bill legalizing online poker to US President Barack Obama’s jobs creation bill.
Supporters of i-Gaming legislation, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, believe that the legalization of online poker will help to stimulate job growth and bring billions of dollars to federal coffers. Opponents to similar proposed legislation in the past such as Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl also have expressed support for regulation in recent months.
Rick Perry for President: Not if You’re a Gambler or Online Poker Player
Texas governor Rick Perry has thrown his (cowboy) hat into the ring, announcing that he's a candidate for President of the United States.
Ron Paul Still Gets Little Love From Media, Prediction Market
California Casino Operators Take to the Airwaves Demanding Legalized Online Poker
CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”
In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future.
“We’ve had in the United States this bizarre situation where it has been legal for Americans over (the age of) 21 to play poker online but illegal for American companies to provide that service. I can’t think of another example where there is something an American can buy but no American entity can provide. It’s a very unusual situation and that’s what we’ve been through for some time.
Rick Perry Gets First Major Endorsement…. From the Texas Dolly Doyle Brunson
Texas Governor Rick Perry has received his first ringing endorsement from one of his own, the Texas Dolly poker icon Doyle Brunson.
Internet Gambling in Denmark: “High Risk” Players Getting Tax Reform 1 January
Ron Paul Nearly Wins GOP Iowa Straw Poll
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann won the GOP Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday, but Texas Congressman Ron Paul came within a percentage point of beating the Iowa-born Bachmann.
Australian Online Gambling Affiliates Come Under Scrutiny
Paddy Power-owned Sportsbet is being accused of keeping its affiliate arrangement secret.
Fall Deficit Deal Could Provide Forum for Internet Poker Advocates in US
Supporters of legalizing Internet poker are hopeful that a fall deficit deal could provide the perfect forum for their efforts.
FairPlayUSA Probably No Friend to International Online Poker Sites
Italy Debt Crisis: Online Poker Cash Games, Super-Satellite Tournaments Will Help
Prediction Market: Rick Perry a 32 Percent Chance of Becoming GOP Nominee for President
Prediction Market: Congress to Approve US Debt Ceiling to $15.1 Trillion by July 31 15 Percent Chance
New Jersey Lawmakers Tell DOJ: Legalized Internet Gambling is Right of State
Italian Revenue Agency Cracks Down on Professional Online Poker Players, Local Tax Cheats
The Italian Revenue Agency has reportedly begun cracking down on poker pros who have entered into sponsorship deals.
Michele Bachmann Near 15 Percent Chance of Winning Republican Nomination
Michele Bachmann has managed to more than double her chances of winning the GOP nomination for the 2012 US Presidential election.
