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Spain Regulates Online Poker: A Breakdown

C Costigan — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:47:30 +0000

PokerStrategy.com as always has provided its readers with a fantastic analysis of what Spanish regulation of online poker means to players.

Canadian Gaming Association Welcomes Changes to Allow Enhanced Sports Wagering in Canada

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:47:31 +0000

Joe Comartin, M.P. Windsor Tecumseh, today introduced an Act to Amend the Criminal Code in the House of Commons to permit single-event sports wagering in Canada.

Nevada Moves Forward With Online Poker

Ace King — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:54:07 +0000

Lawyers, consultants and gaming industry representatives packed a room in Carson City, Nevada on Monday to discuss that state’s move forward to legalize online poker.

Why New Jersey Needs Legalized Sports Betting

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:41:39 +0000

Following today's public hearing of the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism and Historic Preservation Committee, Chairman Jim Whelan emphasized the importance of authorizing sports wagering for the New Jersey's gaming industry.  

Mobile Gambling to be Available Soon in British Columbia

Aaron Goldstein — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:47:19 +0000

The B.C. Lottery Corp is looking to begin offering mobile gambling to the residents of this Canadian province despite objections from some critics who fear the Government run online gambling site is trying to recruit young gamblers.

Atlantic City Casinos Urge New Jersey State Voters to Pass Sports Betting Measure

Aaron Goldstein — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:07:32 +0000

In early November there will be a referendum whereby New Jersey state residents will have the opportunity to vote for legalized online gambling in the state.

Macau Gambling Revenue Up An Amazing 57 Percent

Aaron Goldstein — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:03:22 +0000

The world’s largest gambling Mecca, Macau, continues to see profits rise at dramatic rates.

Atlantic City Ghost Town as Hurricane Irene Approaches

Gilbert Horowitz — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:11:55 +0000

The US second largest gambling destination, Atlantic City, has been completely evacuated in anticipation for Hurricane Irene.

Atlantic City Braces for Hurricane Irene as Models Shift West

Gilbert Horowitz — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:24:23 +0000

Hurricane models began shifting the track of dangerous Hurricane Irene west on Thursday morning as the storm makes a beeline towards the gambling Mecca of Atlantic City.

California Crazy For and Against Internet Poker

C Costigan — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:23:10 +0000

This week, the California Online Poker Association launched an aggressive ad blitz with the help of state casinos supporting legalized Internet poker and the response has been massive

Lesniak Set to Reintroduce Online Gambling Bill in New Jersey: 13000 Jobs Lost

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:24:55 +0000

Says Measure Needed to Protect Casino, Horse-Racing Industries

Stanley Ho Named in RICO Complaint

Aaron Goldstein — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:04:13 +0000

Macau casino maven Stanley Ho has been accused of “intentional corruption of a server containing accused database warrants terminating sanctions”.

California Casino Operators Take to the Airwaves Demanding Legalized Online Poker

C Costigan — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:54:18 +0000

California casino operators have taken to the airways to push for online poker legalization

Forget Italy Cash Games: Online Casinos Generating $2.2 Billion Per Year

Aaron Goldstein — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:53:04 +0000

With Italy now the biggest online poker market in Europe thanks to 24 hour a day cash games, its online casino sector seems to be getting ignored.

Cash Games Italia 150 Milioni di euro: Sit and Go e Tornei non va Bene

Aaron Goldstein — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:28:47 +0000

Even with the majority of Italians on holiday, the numbers have been staggering during the first two weeks of cash play this summer.

Internet Gambling in Denmark: “High Risk” Players Getting Tax Reform 1 January

Aaron Goldstein — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:52:50 +0000

Long a hotbed for Internet gambling before there was even such a thing as the online poker phenomenon, Denmark is looking to institute a new tax law by 1 January.

Is The UK to Segregate Online Poker Player Pool

C Costigan — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:47:10 +0000

A recent article appearing in eGaming Review suggests that the United Kingdom government may be about to start segregating its online poker player pool as part of new reforms.

I. Nelson Rose: “If Washington DC Online Poker Works, Other States Will Follow”

C Costigan — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:14:14 +0000

Washington DC is about to start offering online poker next month, but will it work?

Online Gambling Approved in Greece as Part of Reform Bill

Alistair Prescott — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:56:12 +0000

The Government of Greece has approved online gambling in that struggling nation, permitting Euro licensed operators to commence business there as part of a reform bill.

Italy Debt Crisis: Online Poker Cash Games, Super-Satellite Tournaments Will Help

Aaron Goldstein — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:36:21 +0000

The introduction of online poker cash games in Italy and government’s allowance of super-satellite tournaments will most certainly help create jobs and tax revenue for the nation

Poker Online Cash Games Italia: Microlimiti è Profittevole?

Ace King — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:39:49 +0000

Poker online cash games are all the rage in Italy since that nation began allowing around the clock play this past month, but is microlimits play really profitable? (Microlimiti è Profittevole?)

Poker is not a Game of Chance Claims France

Ace King — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:53:42 +0000

A court ruling in France has ruled that poker is not a game of chance, but rather a game of skill.

Senator Behind Poker Bill is Deep in Pocket of Tribe

Thomas Somach — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:30:37 +0000

A California state senator has introduced a controversial bill in the state legislature that would legalize and license online poker in the Golden State.

New Jersey Lawmakers Tell DOJ: Legalized Internet Gambling is Right of State

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:27:11 +0000

New Jersey lawmakers are telling the US Department of Justice that their state has every right to enact intra-state Internet gambling, and that their efforts are permitted under current federal law.

Online Poker Cash Games in Italy Provide a Boost to Many Sites

Aaron Goldstein — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:02:39 +0000

Online poker cash games in Italy likely to promote tremendous boost to economy and to companies doing business there.