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Gaddafi Bets Look Like They Will Pay Out

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/21/2011

California Crazy For and Against Internet Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/19/2011

Michele Bachmann No Pal of Online Gambling: Proud to Have "Crippled" Bill

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who's a candidate for President of the United States, is no friend of the online gambling industry.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/19/2011

Jon Kyl Holds the Cards When it Comes to Legalizing Internet Poker

A 12 member super committee in Washington, D.C. is tasked with determining how to save $1.5 trillion in government expenses over the next 10 years.  

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/18/2011

California Poker Law Confusing, Antiquated

The state of California, which just happens to be the 8th largest economic powerhouse in the world, has made headlines in the world of poker recently.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/18/2011

Online Poker Measure Could be Tacked Onto Jobs Bill

Industry observers are watching to see if members of Congress will seek to attach a bill legalizing online poker to US President Barack Obama’s jobs creation bill.

Supporters of i-Gaming legislation, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, believe that the legalization of online poker will help to stimulate job growth and bring billions of dollars to federal coffers.  Opponents to similar proposed legislation in the past such as Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl also have expressed support for regulation in recent months. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/18/2011

Rick Perry for President: Not if You’re a Gambler or Online Poker Player

Texas governor Rick Perry has thrown his (cowboy) hat into the ring, announcing that he's a candidate for President of the United States.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/17/2011

CEO of Ceasar’s Gary Loveman: “I do Believe There’s a Will in Congress to Correct This (UIGEA)”

In an interview over the weekend with the Financial Times of London, Ceasar’s CEO Gary Loveman said he feels legalized Internet poker will be inevitable in the very near future. 

“We’ve had in the United States this bizarre situation where it has been legal for Americans over (the age of) 21 to play poker online but illegal for American companies to provide that service.  I can’t think of another example where there is something an American can buy but no American entity can provide.  It’s a very unusual situation and that’s what we’ve been through for some time.

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/16/2011

Harry Reid Wants Online Poker Legalized This Year

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/15/2011

Rick Perry Gets First Major Endorsement…. From the Texas Dolly Doyle Brunson

Texas Governor Rick Perry has received his first ringing endorsement from one of his own, the Texas Dolly poker icon Doyle Brunson.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/15/2011

Ron Paul Nearly Wins GOP Iowa Straw Poll

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann won the GOP Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday, but Texas Congressman Ron Paul came within a percentage point of beating the Iowa-born Bachmann.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/13/2011

Australian Online Gambling Affiliates Come Under Scrutiny

Paddy Power-owned Sportsbet is being accused of keeping its affiliate arrangement secret.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/12/2011

Fall Deficit Deal Could Provide Forum for Internet Poker Advocates in US

Supporters of legalizing Internet poker are hopeful that a fall deficit deal could provide the perfect forum for their efforts.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/08/2011

FairPlayUSA Probably No Friend to International Online Poker Sites

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Aug/05/2011

US Debt Ceiling Crisis Could Have Been Averted With Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2011

Italian Revenue Agency Cracks Down on Professional Online Poker Players, Local Tax Cheats

The Italian Revenue Agency has reportedly begun cracking down on poker pros who have entered into sponsorship deals.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/21/2011

Alabama Lobbyist Said She Conspired to Offer Bribes

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/21/2011

Michele Bachmann Near 15 Percent Chance of Winning Republican Nomination

Michele Bachmann has managed to more than double her chances of winning the GOP nomination for the 2012 US Presidential election. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/14/2011

Correa Wants California House Seizing Online Poker Bill Passed Now

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/13/2011

Online Gambling Advocate Shelley Berkley Running for US Senate 2012

One of the biggest advocates for legalized online gambling in the United States, Nevada Congresswomen Shelley Berkley, is running for US Senate in 2012. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/11/2011

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