Archive for February, 2010
Pennsylvania Predicts Quick Introduction of Poker
Written by Roger S | Friday, February 19th, 2010
Now that Pennsylvanian lawmakers have made the decision to introduce table games such as poker to state casinos, they are eager to get the scheme up and running as soon as possible.
Poker Opposer Senator Jon Kyl Ends
Written by Roger S | Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Jon Kyl, the staunch anti online poker and gambling senator, who has become notorious in the past month for opposing the nomination of several Obama-appointed Treasury nominees, has finally capitulated.
US Poker Player Puts on a Fine Show in Vancouver
Written by Renee K | Thursday, February 18th, 2010
The love of the game of poker by top sportsmen and women is nothing new. It’s logical to expect a game that entails elements of skill to appeal to the competitive side of athletes. The latest poker fan to make headlines is JR Celski, a 19 year old American.
Phil Ivey: The Wins and the Losses
Written by Renee K | Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
The world’s top poker player seems to be having a rollercoaster year. Phil Ivey’s year started off at rock bottom after he and his wife Luciaetta announced that they were divorcing after seven years of marriage. A quiet January followed, and then Ivey burst into the headlines once more.
Baltimore Mayor Justifies Support of Poker
Written by Matt W | Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
The mayor of Baltimore in the sate of Maryland has spoken out in support of poker and other table games. Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said that there was no difference between playing poker and playing slot games.
Hawaii Mulls Poker & Casinos for Citizens
Written by Renee K | Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
A decade after major efforts to legalize poker and casino gambling in Hawaii failed, interest groups are now indicating that now may be the time to try again.
Governor Beshear Begs Vainly for Gambling
Written by Roger S | Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
In one of the most laughable incidents of double standards in the US gaming industry, Governor Beshear of Kentucky has spent the last few weeks literally begging his lawmakers to approve the introduction of video gambling to state racetracks.
Forbes Magazine on US Poker Landscape
Written by Matt W | Sunday, February 14th, 2010
An objective and highly readable piece on online poker was published by Forbes.com this week, entitled Are the Fed Cracking Down on Online Poker? by Nathan Vardi.
