Archive for July, 2010
NJ Gambling Industry Embraces State’s Plans to Take Over
Written by Matt W | Friday, July 23rd, 2010
With the gambling industry in New Jersey in financial shambles, casino owners and representatives welcomed the news that the state may be mulling a plan to oversee the casino district and boost visitation to the gambling areas such as Atlantic City.
Advancement in Proposed US Poker and Gambling Bill
Written by RogerCP | Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Following the Congressional Hearing on Barney Frank’s HR 2267 on Wednesday, there has been significant advancement in the movement of this bill towards legislation.
Annie Duke Shines at Online Poker Congressional Hearing
Written by Matt W | Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Poker pro and WSOP bracelet winner, Annie Duke, testified this week before the House Financial Services Committee regarding the proposed bill by Barney Frank that could legalize online poker in the United States.
Blog Connects Legalized Gambling with Decline in Smoking Habits
Written by Renee K | Friday, July 23rd, 2010
An interesting point was raised by Abby Wisse Schachter in her blog “Capitol Punishment” which appears in the New York Post. The writer believes that US states are legalizing gambling because they are not receiving massive revenues from tobacco companies anymore.
Massachusetts: Robert DeLeo Gains Support for Slots
Written by Roger S | Friday, July 23rd, 2010
The House Speaker in Massachusetts, Robert DeLeo, received support from at least one dozen mayors in the state through a jointly signed letter sent to him. The mayors stated in their correspondence that they backed DeLeo’s plans to add slot machines at racetracks in Massachusetts.
Ohio Takes First Steps Towards Race Track Slots
Written by Matt W | Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
There were celebrations all around among Ohio gamblers when it was learned that the state has taken its first tentative steps towards the expansion of gambling laws. The Ohio Lottery Commission voted to aim for legislation that could see racetracks across the state offer their customers slot machines.
BC Online Casino PlayNow Site Will be Back
Written by Renee K | Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
If there was any reason to doubt that British Columbian residents were keen to embrace online gambling and poker games, these were all dissipated when the new PlayNow site was launched.
PokerStars Eliminates Ten Bot Accounts
Written by RogerCP | Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
PokerStars seems to be taking a lot of heat lately, but in reality, they’re excellent about finding and cleaning up the messes. They just discovered 10 accounts with irregular play patterns. According to an independent site, Poker Table Ratings, the accounts played at least 8 million hands, turning $57,000 in profits. According to a [...]
