Joe Barton Internet Poker Bill Could be Ready in Next Few Days
A bill to legalize Internet poker in the United States could be ready by as early as this coming week.
Congressman Joe Barton of Texas, a Republican, plans to gear his bill towards states that currently permit gambling while others will be permitted to opt out. Barton’s push for legalizing Internet poker in the US has been met with support even from the most hardened industry opponents, including Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama. The bill would be steered through the House Financial Services Committee, which ironically comes under Mr. Bachus’ control.
Online Gambling Event Organizer has Teeth Knocked Out in Costa Rica
A popular event organizer for the online gambling sector, Michael Caselli, had several of his teeth knocked out while attending a clandestine industry event in Costa Rica Thursday.
Online Poker News: DOJ Actions Result in €765m Worldwide Market Devaluation
Anthony Weiner Resigning: 99.2 Percent of Gambling Public was Right
Player Claims Bellagio is “Robbing Him”: Won't Return Cash for $25,000 Chips
Ms. (Mr.?) Michele Claybourne Goes MIA Following FTPDoug Flap
Jenny Woo here, your workhorse Senior International Correspondent reporting to you from the island of Costa Rica this week.
I must admit, some of us – including Yours Truly – was a little stunned to learn that Full Tilt Poker PR rep Michele Clayborne had allegedly assumed the identify or a male manager of the company, posting on various poker message boards as FTP Doug.
All Bets May be Off for BitCoin Revolutionizing Online Poker After $450,000 Cyber Theft
A BitCoin cyber thief stole $450,000 from an unsuspecting online customer, thus making one second guess if the virtual currency can help revolutionize online poker.
Federated Sports + Gaming Acquires Heartland Poker Tour
Federated Sports + Gaming (FS+G) on Tuesday announced its acquisition of the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT).
Questionable Online Gambling Firm Signs Poker Pro Jeffrey "Iceman" Lisandro
Disgraced Las Vegas Handicapper Ted Sevansky Loses Home
Ted Sevansky the disgraced handicapper who can be heard touting his picks in the Las Vegas radio market has now officially lost his home.
Spencer Bachus Supports Legalized Online Poker: Welcome to the Twilight Zone
Australia is Cracking Down on Sports Betting in Wake of Match Fixing Concerns
Subscription-Based Online Poker Room Donates to USO
A new online poker room will be up and running with a special Independence Day free roll tournament July 4 (check with local laws regarding sweepstakes).
Online Poker “Black Friday” Defendant Ira Rubin Ordered Detained
A defendant in the “Black Friday” case against online poker rooms PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and UB.com has been ordered detained by US authorities.
Brazil Poker Players may Have Tough Time Getting Cash Outs from Full Tilt Poker
