It has been no secret that US Representative Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania has been working to outlaw internet gambling in the United States. He has increased the intensity of his efforts in 2017, and there seems to be no end to the depths of his stealth when it comes to
The chances of New Hampshire passing an online gambling bill may seem slim. If states like Pennsylvania and New York have yet to do it, after two years of passing bills through part or all of their state legislatures but still falling short of full legalization, New Hampshire seems like
Sheldon Adelson may be an 84-year-old multi-billionaire with business interests around the world, but he somehow manages to find the time to oppose online gaming efforts in the United States. Further, he takes the time to oversee his Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling lobbying group and “encourage” various members of
When 2017 began, there were several states named as possibilities for online poker and/or gaming legalization discussions. New Hampshire made some lists because of its proximity states like New Jersey and Delaware, both of which already have online gaming industries, and Pennsylvania and New York, both considered likely to pass
The end of Australian online poker is coming quicker than most players anticipated. Of the two leading poker sites still operating in Australia, one is departing the market next week and the last on September 11. Within a few weeks, Aussie players will either make the switch to live poker,
Many states in America are suffering from budget woes, and Pennsylvania is no different. Further, state legislatures – like the one in Pennsylvania – have trouble even settling on a budget, even one with a deficit, because of partisan politics. The divide has become so troubling that the most basic
Approximately 7,400 former Absolute Poker and UltimateBet players around the world are breathing a sigh of relief this week. The first round of payments has been authorized, and banking details are being confirmed to send nearly $33.5 million their way. It has been more than six years since Black Friday,
One of the greatest mysteries in the world of poker is the notion that Texas Hold’em – and any other kind of poker game – is illegal in the state of Texas. No matter the mainstream popularity of poker or the many reports showing the level of skill overrides luck
The European countries of Spain, Italy, Portugal, and France are rapidly preparing for online poker liquidity. Within weeks of the four countries signing the agreement to combine their online poker tables for larger player communities and more consumer benefits, the nations are hard at work to put the plan into
When most poker fans are asked to name the greatest poker player in the world, there are usually three answers. One is Daniel Negreanu, a fan favorite always willingly in the spotlight, another is Phil Hellmuth, who serves as his own publicist, and the third is Phil Ivey, a somewhat
The good news is that Pennsylvania online gambling is not dead in 2017. The issue is very much alive and may be legalized as a part of the gambling expansion bill to help offset costs associated with the new budget. Many state lawmakers remain committed to passing the gambling expansion
Online poker legislation has been tougher to pass in the United States than most poker players and fans ever anticipated. And it is not going to be an easier in Michigan, no matter the positivity of State Senator Mike Kowall or the plethora of negotiations in progress. Michigan was a
