The short answer is yes. And the reason is that the new World Series of Poker Main Event champion is a New Jersey native and credits legal, regulated online poker for his $8.15 million victory. Scott Blumstein may not be the next Chris Moneymaker. The global online poker environment has
Online poker and internet gambling supporters had high hopes for Massachusetts. Efforts in 2016 and 2017 indicated some legislators were on board with some type of legislation to legalize and regulate online gambling. Further, the special research and reporting being done by the Massachusetts Special Commission on Online Gaming, Fantasy
New Jersey has many reasons to be proud of its online gambling industry. Only three years in, online poker and casino games have become a positive addition to the state’s budget, not only adding significant revenue on a monthly basis but becoming a necessary cushion for struggling land-based casinos and
Following the slow and winding road to the possible legalization of online gambling in Pennsylvania is an exercise in patience and attention to detail. Politics can be maddening, especially when something seems so logical to those in support of a bill. Online poker fans know all too well the long
The news regarding the latest attempt to ban online gambling in the United States has kept online poker players and fans on a roller coaster for the past week. US Representative Charlie Dent, a Republican from Pennsylvania, has been at the center of the effort that came to light in
Pennsylvania lawmakers left the state capital this week without making any final decision on gambling expansion for the state. Online poker and casino games were more likely to pass via official legalization this week than in any past years, but the inability for enough legislators to agree on a substantial
A new threat to legalized online gambling in the United States was revealed this week. The Hill reported that US Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, is not only opposed to online gambling but requested that Attorney General Jeff Sessions review the 2011 Department of Justice ruling on the
The Restoration of America’s Wire Act is rearing its head once again. An attempt to undermine the right for states to legalize and regulate online gambling is again at risk, this time by a different member of Congress than in past efforts. United States Representative Charlie Dent is rumored to
In 2016, Michigan was a surprise contender for the next state to legalize and regulate online poker. It came as a bit of a surprise when a bill emerged and passed a committee vote, but the bill died. Another attempt by the same state senator this year experienced a similar
The best poker players are patient. They know the game often requires them to wait for playable hands and good opportunities. It can sometimes lead to long periods of little action, maybe winning a small pot or picking up the blinds, but the wait can pay off when the right
Only two states really remain in play for legalizing online poker in the United States this year. Illinois has a slim chance, while Pennsylvania remains closer than ever before. Everything points to Pennsylvania doing the deed. The state’s casinos support online gambling, as New Jersey’s success with the burgeoning industry
Online gambling is still on the table in Pennsylvania. The state legislature did fly by a deadline on June 30 and depart to enjoy a long holiday weekend. However, despite the official state calendar showing the legislative session over on June 30, members will be returning in July to hash
