Poker Gossip
Pennsylvania Bars Poker Dealers from Gambling
Written by Matt W | Thursday, March 11th, 2010
With new legislation in Pennsylvania kicking in that governs poker and other table games, it has been learned that one of the new laws specifically prevent poker dealers to wager at the casino where they are employed.
New Statistics Show Importance of Poker to US Casinos
Written by Roger S | Thursday, March 11th, 2010
New preliminary statistics released by the American Gaming Association showcase why the introduction of poker and other table games are so important for the continuation of these establishments’ profitability and success.
Authorities Shut Michigan Charity Poker Room
Written by Matt W | Thursday, March 11th, 2010
A poker room which has seen millions raised for Michigan charities has been shut down after authorities blamed the owners for allegedly charging charity groups more than what is allowed by law.
Mike Sexton Predicts US Poker Legislation in 2010
Written by Renee K | Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Mike Sexton, poker player extraordinaire who was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame late last year, made several predictions about the direction that poker legislation is heading this year.
Poker Legislation Brings Wynn to Philly
Written by Renee K | Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Casino mogul, Steve Wynn, is making attempts to breathe life into the struggling Foxwoods Philadelphia Casino on the city’s waterfront, spurned on by a change in legislation allowing table games in the state from January.
US Settlement Shaves Profits off Party Poker
Written by Matt W | Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Party Gaming, parent company of Party Poker online poker room, posted losses of $26.5 million last year, stating that a deal with the US Department of Justice shaved a significant portion off its revenues.
Pennsylvania Seeks Increase in Poker Licensing Staff
Written by Matt W | Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Now that poker and other table games are becoming a reality in the State of Pennsylvania, the state’s gambling regulators are requesting funds to pay the salaries of fifty more employees who will be hired to oversee the games.
Olaf Schuett Accused of Laundering US Poker Winnings
Written by Renee K | Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
A German citizen, Michael Olaf Schuett, has been nabbed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and accused with laundering over $70 million in online poker winnings.
