Frank Fahrenkopf on Why There Needs to be Federal Legislation for Online Poker

Submitted by Ace King on

Written by :

Ace King

Published on :

President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), Frank Fahrenkopf, was interviewed by Quadjacks.com Radio Wednesday to discuss the need for legalized online poker at the federal level.   

Cake-Square-010712.jpg

Currently, states such as New Jersey, Nevada and California are moving forward with their own plans for regulation.  Gambling911.com featured an interview with California State Senator Roderick Wright discussing legalized Internet poker earlier today.

Highlights from the Fahrenkopf interview at Quadjacks.com included the following: 

No reason why qualified non-casino groups, like social gaming, shouldn't be licensed under new model, says Fahrenkopf.

Federal bill necessary for tribal support, but must still delegate licensing & regulation to states, says Fahrenkopf.

Fahrenkopf: "Buried in the bowels of the DOJ and U.S. treasury are career people who hate the gaming industry."

Fahrenkopf: the DOJ memo was correct decision, but it has raised more questions than answers.

Fahrenkopf: Stars and Tilt operators were "extremely arrogant" about breaking U.S. law.

This radio podcast will be available at Quadjacks here

- Ace King, Gambling911.com

Related Content

Top Gambling News Stories for Wednesday August 5, 2026

Top Gambling News Stories for Wednesday August 5, 2026

Flutter - FanDuel - Kalshi - Utah - Dragon Link Slot -
Los Angeles vs. Guadalajara Goalscorer Payout Odds: Armando Gonzalez, Denis Bouanga, Angel Sepulveda

Los Angeles vs. Guadalajara Goalscorer Payout Odds: Armando Gonzalez, Denis Bouanga, Angel Sepulveda

Armando Gonzalez, Denis Bouanga and Angel Sepulveda each pay out $500 for every $100 bet to score the first goal of the match between Los Angeles and Guadalajara
Quilmes AC vs Gimnasia Jujuy Cuotas de Apuestas 5 Agosto

Quilmes AC vs Gimnasia Jujuy Cuotas de Apuestas 5 Agosto

Quilmes paga cuota par por la victoria, mientras que Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy paga cerca de $300 por cada $100 apostados si logra quedarse con el triunfo.
Will the Marlins vs. Braves Game Be Postponed, Suspended August 5? What Happens to My Bet?

Will the Marlins vs. Braves Game Be Postponed, Suspended August 5? What Happens to My Bet?

The Marlins vs. Braves game Wednesday evening could be impacted by rain.