It was an unexpected surprise to see Kentucky on the list of states considering online poker in 2019. Few could imagine that a state in the middle of America would be the fifth or sixth state to legalize online poker, but imagine no more. The bill is no longer alive
Online poker supporters can celebrate another state that will be offering legal and licensed online poker. The West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act is now the law of the state, permitting interactive wagering via the five land-based gambling establishments. Games include video lottery, racetrack table games, online table games, online
Lawmakers in Virginia have been considering legalized gambling within its borders for years. Beyond the lottery and a horse racing track, there is little gambling for residents or to attract visitors. Occasionally, a bill to authorize land-based casinos would be proposed, but there was rarely enough support to even get
It was only a matter of time before the United States Department of Justice responded to the lawsuit filed against it and US Attorney General William Barr. A motion to dismiss the case is a standard response, though this one is a rather lengthy and detailed one, and it was
The prospects for online poker and casino games in Connecticut were not overwhelmingly positive after a February hearing, but the legislation remained alive. The most pertinent bill in question for online poker supporters – SB.17 – was one that put several forms of gambling expansion into one basket, with internet
The sting of last year’s online gambling bill defeat in Michigan took some time to heal. It took well over a year for Michigan Representative Brandt Iden and Senator Mike Kowall to find consensus among lawmakers in the state legislature to pass their bill to legalize online poker and casino
One of the few states that has seemed certain to legalize online gaming for several years is Massachusetts. Some lawmakers have been pushing for legalized online poker and casino games since first witnessing the success of that industry in nearby New Jersey. And the now-former Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen
When the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel revealed its new opinion regarding the Wire Act in January, it was more than a little unpopular. It raised eyebrows due to the likely influence of casino mogul and political influencer Sheldon Adelson on the decision, and it infuriated states that
Last week, two members of the Michigan state legislature introduced bills to legalize internet gaming. It was not a huge surprise to see the proposals emerge, as nearly identical legislation passed through both houses in late 2018. The only reason it is not part of Michigan law today is that
In a move that was surprising to many and impressive to all, West Virginia passed a bill to legalize online poker and casino games through both houses of its legislature. As the 2019 legislative session came to a close, the West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act moved through both houses.
Last year was a bittersweet one for online poker fans in Michigan and those watching from across America. Lawmakers went to great efforts to find consensus on internet gaming bills, and support grew as the year progressed. Hope lived that Michigan would become the fifth state to legalize online poker
The road to online poker in Pennsylvania has been paved with good intentions but many, many delays. From there start, delays were the name of the game. It took several years for Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass a law to legalize and regulate online poker and casino games, which they finally
