CA online poker bill AB 431, introduced in February by Assemblyman Adam Gray, has picked up a lot of speed in recent week. After receiving approval from the GO Committee in late April, the Assembly Appropriations Committee followed suit yesterday…
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Future gets Brighter for Online Poker in Pennsylvania, Senate Bill in the Works
For the last two years, California was expected to be the next US state to legalize online poker, but with in-fighting still a major issue in the Golden State, Pennsylvania has taken over that title. Now, thanks to State Senator…
Two Tribes call for “Open Mind” to get California iPoker Bill Passed in 2015
The debate over California iPoker regulation has been ongoing for 7 years now. Throughout all that time, influential tribes have failed to agree on several key factors within possible legislation. Now, it seems the only thing they can agree on…
AB 414, Banning Non-Poker Interstate iGaming Compacts in Nevada, Dies in Senate
A mysterious bill related to online gambling in Nevada has reached the end of its rope. AB 414, scripted to prohibit the state from entering into shared liquidity compacts for any form of internet gaming outside of online poker, has…
New Poll reveals Majority of Pennsylvania supports to Online Gaming Regulation
The subject of online gaming regulation has been a hot topic in the state of Pennsylvania this year. Since February, HB 649 has been circulating the state capital. Now, a new poll indicates that the majority of voters in the…
Offshore US Poker Sites Continue to Outshine Regulated Rivals
US poker sites certainly aren’t what they used to be 5 years ago. Back then, giants like PokerStars, Full Tilt and the Cereus Network ruled the roost in the American market. But thanks to Black Friday, those days are long…
New York Online Poker Bill S 5302 Introduced, no Bad Actors Clause
New York is recognized by most industry analysts as one of the more likely states to legalize and regulate internet gambling, if not now, within the next few years. Senator John Bonacic [R-42] is the state’s most avid supplicant of…
Situation Worsens for Bitcoin Poker Site SWCpoker and Owner Bryan Micon
Saying 2015 hasn’t been the best year for Bryan Micon is a major understatement. His Nevada-based Bitcoin poker site, Seals with Clubs, was shut down by authorities in February pending investigation into the unlicensed online gambling site. Then in April,…
Sen. Reid Dealing a Bad Flop on Internet Texas Holdem Regulation?
During the 2014 election year, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid [D-NV] was labeled one of the favorite politicians of the US internet poker community. He and Sen. Jon Kyl [R-AZ] undertook the task of scripting a bill to regulate online…
WSOP Forum added to Customer Support options for NV, NJ Online Poker Players
For years, members of major online poker sites have turned to the TwoPlusTwo (2+2) forums to seek a solution to whatever relative problem they may be experiencing. Members of WSOP.com in Nevada and New Jersey will now find a more…