Poker News - Laws, Regulation & Legislation
Nevada Gaming Commission Approves Vegas Strip Betting on Olympic Games
Saturday, 28th February 2015The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved Olympics sports betting for Las Vegas this week. Olympic betting is a commonplace in several other western nations, but in the United States, it has been discouraged, because the Olympic Games have been seen as a showcase for the amateur athletes. Nevada has
Hard Rock Cafe Issues Layoff Notices Contingent on Trump Taj Mahal’s Closing
Friday, 27th February 2015The Hard Rock Cafe in Atlantic City could close in the coming months, but if the cafe’s parent company can be believed, only if the Trump Taj Mahal is forced to close. The Press of Atlantic City reported this week that the Hard Rock Cafe, which is situated inside the
AG Burnett Supports Senate Bill 9, Which Introduces Skill into Slot Machines
Thursday, 26th February 2015A.G. Burnett, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, has announced his support of Senate Bill 9, which would allow more games of skill in the casino. Traditionally, games of chance dominate the gaming floor of a casino. In this case, Senate Bill 9 would support all the inclusion of
Florida Faces Mid-June Deadline to Rework Tribal Gaming Compact
Wednesday, 25th February 2015Florida will have to deal with the thorny issue of land-based casino gambling in the spring 2015 legislative session. As this site reported last year, Florida’s leaders ignored outstanding concerns until the midterm elections were over, because the gambling issue is too much of a wild card for politicians on
Caesars Entertainment and PokerStars Join Forces to Champion US Online Gaming
Monday, 23rd February 2015Caesars Entertainment has joined forces with PokerStars to promote online gambling in the United States, in which could be one of the most pivotal gaming alliances in recent gambling history. The two gaming companies have been at odds in the past on gaming legislation, regulatory oversight, and law enforcement. With
Early Odds on the May 2 Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Championship Fight
Saturday, 21st February 2015The early odds for the Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao fight on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas has “Money” Mayweather the early favorite. Vegas Insider posted the numbers, which had Floyd Mayweather as a -295 favorite and Manny Pacquiao as a +230 underdog. For those not familiar with
Montreign Casino Executives Reach Out to Officials from Orange and Ulster Counties
Thursday, 19th February 2015The three bidders for the Catskills/Hudson Valley region’s gaming license in New York state have decided to join forces. The three officials who have agreed to meet represent the winning applicant (Montreign Resort) and two nearby losing counties (Orange and Ulster Counties). All three spent most of 2014 bickering over
Broward County Lawyer Files a Class-Action Lawsuit against DraftKings
Wednesday, 18th February 2015Down in Broward County, Florida, attorney Mason Kerns filed a class-action lawsuit against DraftKings, one of the giants of the daily fantasy sports industry. Kerns is protesting against the signup bonuses offered by DraftKings, saying they amount to deceptive advertising. The class-action suit was filed in late-January in a Florida
American Conservative Union Voices Opposition to Restoration of Wire Act
Tuesday, 17th February 2015The American Conservative Union last week denounced Rep. Jason Chaffetz for his support of Restoration of the Wire Act. The conservative group, which has supported Chaffetz in the past, is against RAWA due to the precedent it would set in the battle between states rights and central government. In voicing
Seattle Seahawks Installed as Early Favorites to Win Super Bowl 50 by Australian Bookmaker
Monday, 16th February 2015The Seattle Seahawks have been made the early favorites to win Super Bowl 50 by Australian bookmaker site, Sportsbet AU. One might assume the World Champion New England Patriots might be the odds-on favorite, but the Seahawks have been to the past two NFL championship games and came one play
