Efforts To Legalize Online Poker At The Federal Level: Latest Updates
Harry Reid, who is pushing draft legislation in hopes of legalizing online poker at the federal level, claimed on Wednesday that the bill is“further along than most people think".
California Racing To Legalize Internet Poker Ahead Of Federal Legislation
California wants to be the first to legalize Internet poker and now comes word that their primary opposition, the Indian tribes, may be prepared to embrace the plan.
Jon Kyl: “Zero Chance Online Poker Legalization Will Be Part Of Tax Deal”
Legalized Online Poker 15 Month “Blackout” Period Has Players In Uproar
No online poker for 15 months following passage of a law that would legalize the activity in the United States?
Don’t count on it!
Ron Paul Defends WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Republican Congressman and one-time Presidential candidate Ron Paul of Texas defended WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on the Fox Business channel Thursday.
"In a free society we're supposed to know the truth," Paul said. "In a society where truth becomes treason, then we're in big trouble. And now, people who are revealing the truth are getting into trouble for it."
Loto-Quebec Open For Business Amidst Controversy
The much anticipated Loto-Quebec has opened for business in the Canadian province.
Harry Reid, Las Vegas Casinos Backing Online Poker Bill
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is currently circulating a bill that would legalize online poker. Its supporters include the major Las Vegas casinos.
No More OTB in NYC? Last Minute Reprieve Could Happen
OTB or Off Track Betting has announced it will cease to exist in New York City as of this Friday December 3, 2010. But could the troubled 40-year-old betting firm get a last minute reprieve?
Senate Democratic Leader John Sampson of Brooklyn will be calling the Senate back into session on Tuesday in order to consider a bill that would save the OTB. Any shutdown would result in 800 employees losing their jobs.
New York Governor David Paterson has also stepped in to try and find a last minute solution.
Porn, Gambling Scandal Rocks Australia’s New South Wales Parliament
Lucky Chances Casino Sues to Keep Fight Videos Off YouTube
A Colma, California card room, Lucky Chances Casino, has filed suit to keep casino fight videos off of YouTube.
