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United States Jurisdiction News
U.S. lawmakers urge delay in Internet gambling rules
5 Oct 2009
News brief: Barney Frank and other lawmakers urged regulators to delay the December 1 implementation of financial rules to enforce the UIGEA.
UIGEA upheld by federal appeals court
2 Sep 2009
News brief: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act isn't constitutionally vague and doesn't infringe on gamblers' rights.
PPA lauds Senate Bill on poker regulation
6 Aug 2009
New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez introduced the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act on Thursday.
Poker players swarm site seeking input on big issues
20 May 2009
On the Web, they urge Obama: Overturn ban on Internet gambling.
Frank, King introduce online gambling legislation
6 May 2009
Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Peter King (R-N.Y.) introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, would create regulatory framework for online gambling in the United States.
Frank to introduce gambling legislation Wednesday
5 May 2009
An updated analysis estimates regulation will generate up to $63 billion in new government revenue over ten years.
NYT says online gambling has a chance in U.S.
28 Apr 2009
News brief: A story in the New York Times says that there are wheels in motion to legalize online gambling in the U.S.
EU says US online gambling laws breach WTO
26 Mar 2009
International news brief: The European Union said on Thursday that a U.S. crackdown on European online gambling breaches World Trade Organization rules.
U.S. could reap billions from online gambling
26 Feb 2009
News brief: A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers said that the United States could raise $52 billion in revenue over the next decade by legalizing and taxing online gaming.
Top-10 Las Vegas sportsbooks
1 Sep 2008
While all sports books share the same basic attributes, each has a different look, a different feel and a unique charm. With football season finally upon us, we decided to go out and visit virtually every sports book in Las Vegas and come up with a list of our Top 10.
Bloch on PocketFives.com podcast
29 Aug 2008
Andy Bloch joined the PocketFives.com Poker Podcast this week to discuss his experience at a recent poker event.
New site dedicated to US players
27 Aug 2008
CasinosTakingUSAPlayers is pleased to announce the launch of its brand new site, Casinostakingusaplayers.com.
Loyalists, until it comes to internet gambling
22 Aug 2008
Slipped into the 92-page Republican Party platform are two sentences that drive poker players nuts.
Affiliate Summit Boston: mastering the art of mixing business with pleasure
19 Aug 2008
For the first time in my 3.5 year career in the online gaming affiliate business, I was able (and willing) to integrate my personal life with my business life, thanks to the Affiliate Summit Boston. I think we can all safely say it takes a very special group of friends and very, very special significant other to enjoy mixing with this highly unique and social online gaming crowd.
Dressing down: Web gambling's hallmark
24 Jul 2008
UNLV study finds online betting areas thick with bullying, foul-mouthed players, repelling some, enticing others,
New legislation tied to regulated online gaming
17 Jul 2008
Rep. Jim McDermott
introduced legislation that directs a potential $40
billion over the next 10 years to be spent on job training and will be funded through new revenue generated by regulated Internet
gambling activities.
The bubble finally bursts at a tension-filled WSOP Day 3
11 Jul 2008
The Main Event field was pared down to the magic 666 number late Thursday night, but not before almost 90 minutes of hand-for-hand combat that provided plenty of tense moments.
ESPN's Lon McEachern is riding the poker wave
10 Jul 2008
The coverage of the World Series of Poker on ESPN has become must-see TV for fans of the game, creating a cult hero following for its lead announcer.
Tall-talking players try to walk the walk during Day 2A at the WSOP
9 Jul 2008
Maurice Hawkins may not be a household name in the poker world, but the Florida native can match words with the best of them. And as he tried to stay alive, Stefan Mattsson, a Swede who can certainly back up his words with his play, was building another healthy stack.
Inside the player lounges at the WSOP
6 Jul 2008
The Casino City editorial team crashed the player lounges at the World Series of Poker over the weekend. And after filling up on all the complimentary food and beverages, it filed a complete report as to what you can find in each of these exclusive areas.
A dramatic change in attitude hits the WSOP Main Event on Day 1B
5 Jul 2008
There was a much more casual atmosphere during Day 1B of the WSOP's Main Event. But storylines were still aplenty, with former champs and a World Series MVP being bounced, while a blind man and a sports-betting expert built up healthy stacks.
The potent 'poker psychology' of Phil Hellmuth
3 Jul 2008
It takes more than just skill to become the all-time leader in World Series of Poker bracelets. That point became abundantly clear to Casino City's Gary Trask as he got an up-close-and-personal view of Phil Hellmuth using some serious mind games to beat down an unsuspecting opponent this week in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. tournament.
WSOP Profile: Grant Hinkle is no fish
5 Jun 2008
Grant Hinkle played the part of a fish en route to a $831,462 payday at the World Series of Poker. And that turned out to be his biggest bluff.
European Commission launches investigation on US
30 May 2008
As part of an ongoing
major trade dispute over Internet gambling that has the United States in an
increasingly difficult position to justify, the European Commission has now
launched a formal investigation over U.S. actions.
Mega Millions jackpot at $145 million
9 May 2008
Tonight the California Lottery is offering up a $145 million Mega Millions jackpot, which is currently the largest lottery jackpot in the country.
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