The weekly Global Glance looks at the online poker scene around the world. What happens with online poker and gambling beyond America’s borders can and often does impact the state of online poker in the United States. Due to the author of this series being out of service last week,
Poker pro Gordon Vayo is known for many accomplishments at the live and online poker tables, most famously for his second-place finish at the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event final table. He lost the heads-up match against Qui Nguyen at the November Nine event, though he still cashed
The push for online poker and casino games in Michigan became the talk of the American online gaming industry in 2017 when State Senator Mike Kowall and Representative Brandt Iden began to coordinate efforts. As Kowall worked on revisions for his bill, Iden expressed unfettered optimism about his proposal and
The potential for online poker legislation in New York has been looking up. Dozens of co-sponsors have been added to the Assembly bill since Assemblyman Clyde Vanel joined the effort, and the list continues to grow. All the while, State Senator John Bonacic has been sitting on his Senate bill,
The weekly Global Glance looks at the online poker scene around the world. What happens with online poker and gambling beyond America’s borders can and often does impact the state of online poker in the United States. It’s been a week of heavy news for several countries, especially China and
For the sports bettors, the wait has been a long one for the decision of Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association. They have been watching announcements from the United States Supreme Court for several months, hoping for a decision in favor of New Jersey and its bid to offer sports
Poker players in America have no trouble remembering Black Friday. That dreaded April day in 2011 when the most popular poker sites were seized by the United States government is etched in their minds. Imagine that event with a twist. Instead of real-money poker on four major sites, it was
The weekly Global Glance looks at the online poker scene around the world. What happens with online poker and gambling beyond America’s borders can and often does impact the state of online poker in the United States. The news from the previous week was highlighted by business news, as Stars
As of this month, New York online poker supporters have a new champion for their cause. While State Senator John Bonacic has shown his unwavering dedication to passing his bill on the Senate side – passing the entire Senate for two consecutive years is a good sign of dedication –
The state of Washington has not exactly minced words with regard to internet gambling. It is one of few states that explicitly forbids online poker and casino games, but it goes even further to deem offering or playing games online a criminal offense. The state code and Washington State Gambling
The world of online poker has been evolving from one global market to numerous segregated zones, whether by country, continent, or beneficial legal partnership. With that transformation came a new age for the online poker pro. The nature of most sponsorships has changed, putting more emphasis on unique qualifications, such
The date is set. The shared online poker network with New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware is prepared to launch, and the announcement came nearly six months to the day that the three-state agreement was originally signed. Going live on May 1 is newsworthy for several reasons, but the most important
