Unfortunately for Mississippi online gambling supporters, the Mississippi gambling bill died in the state legislature last week despite the Department of Justice’s relaxed grip on the issue of online gambling. Many states have already progressed in the world of online gambling, such as working on the legalization of the said bill on their own states. […]

A reputable Las Vegas-based casino supplier known as Shuffle Master Inc. has stated this last Monday that it intends to purchase an online poker operator, Ongame Network Ltd. This service is currently withbwin.party  Services GmbH, but is set to change hands to the Las Vegas firm for an estimated $25.7 million US. The original service, […]

American Indians former distrust of the speculation of Online Poker Legislation was previously unfounded, however, amongst new talks; it seems that their apprehension towards legalization may have been correct as there are now concerns over whether or not state-regulated online poker laws will provide any benefit for the tribes. In previous instances of talk of […]

In Las Vegas, Nevada, there are talks and rumours spreading of the imminent fall of Internet Poker’s stride towards legalization, where it seems that prospects for federal legalization have faced fast. The constant mixes and mystery of the integration of the legislation have caused confusion amongst those who are involved with legalizing it as well […]

Some players merely play for fun, others player to win, but it is rarely heard of the small underdog who makes a difference through the ingenuity and skill of poker. Online poker has provided a good outlet for some and also a profitable opportunity for others. Whilst the percentage of major winners is not necessarily […]

This past Friday, Senator Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) and Senator Roderick Wright (D-Inglewood), both senators of the state of California, recently introduce an online gaming bill that would allow for online poker to be initiated and played within the state. This comes amidst concerns and discussion over what action should be taken towards state and federal […]

In a recent meeting between Wall Street gaming analysts and Investors on Friday last week, over federal legalization of online poker, it was discussed and debated whether or not the initiative would come about in 2012. The debate continued and it was  suggested that federal legislation would more than likely push it towards 2013 as […]

Iowa has now approved a bill this previous Monday that has been designed to legalize online poker in the state and bring it under regulation by the state, as decided by a Senate subcommittee. The legalization of the bill came about despite warnings and disagreements from opponents that the computer-based gaming initiative is highly addictive […]

Reuters reported about a deal that extends the tax break for a year for payroll tax cut regarding online poker. The news wire reported, “House Speaker John Boehner, the top Republican in Congress, and his lieutenants paved the way for a deal on Monday by backing down on the long-held Republican demand that the payroll tax […]

A few days ago the United States Senate Committee on Indian (Native American) Affairs held a continuation of its internet gambling, with focus on the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) opinion and interpretation on the 1961 Wire Act. It was declared that the act would only apply to sports wagering and therefore not impact areas […]