Archive for May, 2010
California Moves Ahead to Legalize Online Poker
Written by RogerCP | Monday, May 31st, 2010
The state of California has given its first green light to a legalized online poker industry by authorizing an intrastate poker system.
Despite UIGEA, Business as Usual for Online Poker Sites
Written by Matt W | Monday, May 31st, 2010
It’s finally here. After a six month delay, the US government will finally implement the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act on June 1st, and analysts are watching to see how the industry, market and poker sites will react.
Man Sentenced For Counterfiting Poker Chips
Written by Matt W | Saturday, May 29th, 2010
A man who created counterfeit poker chips in order to cheat his local casino, was sentenced in an Oklahoma Court this week.
Washington Supreme Court Hears Online Poker Case
Written by Matt W | Saturday, May 29th, 2010
The decision by the Washington State Supreme Court to hear the case of Rousso vs State is seen as a breakthrough for online poker proponents such as the Poker Players Alliance.
Poker Tables Delivered to Pennsylvania Casinos
Written by Renee K | Saturday, May 29th, 2010
With legislation due to change in Pennsylvania that will allow the state casinos to offer table games such as poker, some of these gambling establishments have already reported that they have taken delivery of the actual gaming tables and are waiting impatiently for July to roll on.
Delaware Puts Table Games to the Test
Written by Roger S | Saturday, May 29th, 2010
The state of Delaware is test driving the idea of table games such as poker at one of its three casinos, in a bid to see how the concept takes off with the general public.
Congress to Hear Frank Poker Bills in July
Written by Renee K | Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
While the final touches are being put to the implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act that is due to take effect on June 1st, Barney Frank continues in his efforts to bring about alternatives to this controversial law.
Kyl Determined to See UIGEA Implemented at all Costs
Written by Roger S | Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
It seems that Senator Jon Kyl will stop at nothing to ensure that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act gets implemented next week. Not even a face to face request from his former colleague Alfonse D’Amato was enough to sway his opinion.
