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Agreement Made to Add Internet Poker to Payroll Tax Extension Bill

Agreement Made to Add Internet Poker to Payroll Tax Extension Bill
A tweet by the highly reputable gaming news media outfit GlobalGamingBiz reveals that an amendment to legalize Internet poker in the U.S. is heading for attachment to the upcoming Payroll Tax Extension legislation.
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Online Gambling Foe Spencer Bachus Subject of Insider-Trading Probe

Online Gambling Foe Spencer Bachus Subject of Insider-Trading Probe
One of the online gambling industry’s most outspoken opponents, Republican Spencer Bachus of Alabama, is being investigated as part of an insider-trading probe.
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Jon Kyl on Legal Internet Poker in US: ‘Quite Possibly Something Will be Done’

Jon Kyl on Legal Internet Poker in US
In an interview with the National Journal conducted recently, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl revealed that he and Senate Majority Leader Democrat Harry Reid are in discussions on how to get Internet poker legalized in the US.
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Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling Recap

Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling
An Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling was held Thursday afternoon.
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Rick Santorum Against Online Gambling: ‘Dangerous for Our Country’ (Video)

Rick Santorum Against Online Gambling:  ‘Dangerous for Our Country’ (Video)
Last week when it was learned the US Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum came out against legalized online gambling, this appeared to be a nonissue.  But now...
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Lobbyist Claims Harry Reid Poised to Attach Online Poker Bill to Upcoming Payroll Tax Extension

Harry Reid Poised to Attach Online Poker Bill to Upcoming Payroll Tax Extension
Report:  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s plans to attach a measure to the upcoming Unemployment payroll tax bill later this month legalizing Internet poker.
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Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling Live Webcast

Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling
Those wishing to follow today’s Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling will be able to do so at 2:15 pm EST via the Web here.
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Odds to Win Minnesota Caucus, Colorado Caucus

Odds to Win Minnesota Caucus, Colorado Caucus
The latest odds to win Tuesday’s Minnesota Caucus as well as the Colorado Caucus were now available....
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Legalized Internet Poker in Washington D.C. Unlikely Any Time Soon

Legalized Internet Poker in Washington D.C. Unlikely Any Time Soon
After becoming the first jurisdiction in the United States to legalize Internet poker, Washington, D.C. is looking less likely to allow the activity for its half million residents any time soon.
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US State by State Internet Poker News: A Breakdown of Each

US State by State Internet Poker News
ADI News this weekend featured a pretty comprehensive look at the potential for Internet poker on a state-by-state basis.
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Jon Kyl on Internet Poker Regulation: ‘Quite Possibly Something Will be Done’

Jon Kyl on Internet Poker Regulation
Senator Jon Kyl talks Internet poker legalization in the US while not saying much. 
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New Jersey Politicians Meet With Gov Chris Christie to Discuss Internet Gambling

New Jersey Politicians Meet With Gov Chris Christie to Discuss Internet Gambling
New Jersey politicians, including State Senator Raymond Lesniak, were taking part in closed door meetings with Governor Chris Christie to discuss a measure that would legalize online poker.
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Hearing On Internet Poker With Justice Department Officials Likely

Hearing On Internet Poker With Justice Department Officials Likely
House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Manufacturing Chairwoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) advised Tuesday that she is considering holding another hearing on legalized Internet poker that would feature experts from the US Justice Department.
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PaddyPower Regrets Paying Out on Early Romney Bets

PaddyPower Regrets Paying Out on Early Romney Bets
Following Newt Gingrich’s big South Carolina primary win this past Saturday, the Mitt Romney camp was not the only bunch banging their respective heads against the wall.
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New Jersey Congressmen Introduce Sports Betting Bill

New Jersey Congressmen Introduce Sports Betting Bill
New Jersey Congressman Republican Rep. Frank LoBiondo introduced legislation that would bring legalized sports betting to all states that want it, not just the Garden State.
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Connecticut Tribes Want Online Poker

Connecticut Tribes Want Online Poker
Connecticut’s two Tribal casinos are watching carefully for any developments concerning the Department of Justice change of stance as it applies to online poker.
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Senate Hearing on the U.S. DOJ Opinion on Internet Poker to be Held Feb 9

Senate Hearing on the U.S. DOJ Opinion on Internet Poker to be Held Feb 9
Yet another hearing will take place as it involves legalizing online poker and potentially other forms of Internet gambling.
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Another $5 Million Check From Sheldon Adelson to Pro-Newt Gingrich Pact

Another $5 Million Check From Sheldon Adelson to Pro-Newt Gingrich Pact
Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon Adelson was reportedly sending yet another $5 million check to a pro-Newt Gingrich pact following the former House Speaker’s big South Carolina primary win.
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The Ron Paul Online Gambling ‘Gaffe’ Good for Industry (Video)

The Ron Paul Online Gambling ‘Gaffe’ Good for Industry (Video)
Did Ron Paul really mean to mention "online gambling" during post-South Carolina primary speech?
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Ron Paul South Carolina Speech Mentions Online Gambling

Ron Paul South Carolina Speech Mentions Online Gambling
Ron Paul mentions online gambling during speech following South Carolina primary vote.
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Huffington Post: Where the GOP Candidates Stand On Gambling

Huffington Post:  Where the GOP Candidates Stance On Gambling
The Huffington Post’s Ron Dicker published a piece this weekend on the four remaining US GOP candidates and their stance as it relates to gambling.
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Social Security Payroll Tax Extension Bill Could Carry Online Poker Measure

Social Security Payroll Tax Extension Bill Could Carry Online Poker Measure
Harry Reid this past week confirmed he is in talks with Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona to draft legislation that would essentially override the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
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Poker News: Zynga Shares Up 6.1 Percent on News of ‘Real Money’ Play: Reid i-Poker Insertion Plan

Zynga Shares Up 6.1 Percent on News of ‘Real Money’ Play:
The world’s largest online poker room, Zynga, witnessed a 6.1 percent surge in its share price on Friday with news of "real cash play" talks.
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Postpones Vote on Antipiracy Bill

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Postpones Vote on Antipiracy Bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has delayed vote on a controversial antipiracy bill originally set for consideration this coming Tuesday.
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Joe Biden in San Fran: “Giants on Their Way to Super Bowl” (Video)

Joe Biden in San Fran:  “Giants on Their Way to Super Bowl”
Joe Biden tells San Francisco 49ers fans in San Fran "Giants are Going to the Super Bowl".  OUCH!
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