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Nevada Jurisdiction News
Top-10 observations from the iGaming North America Conference
9 May 2011
Casino City's Vin Narayanan attended the iGaming North America Conference in Las Vegas, where land-based and online gaming executives gathered to discuss the state of the online gaming industry in the United States. Here are his top-10 observations.
William Hill predicts fast sports betting growth in Nevada
9 May 2011
William Hill has spent more than $53 million in less than a month to purchase three sports wagering companies in Nevada. The British-based bookmaker expects licensing by Nevada regulators to be completed in 2012 and doesn't expect any regulatory issues.
American poker players struggling after April 15
9 May 2011
Legions of American poker players are trying to figure what to do next after April 15's indictments against PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.
IGT moves to acquire Swedish Internet gaming company
6 May 2011
IGT has offered $115 million to acquire Entraction Holding AB, a Swedish technology company that operates one of the world's largest online poker networks.
ESPN to offer "live" coverage of WSOP
4 May 2011
ESPN will show ‘live’ unedited hole cards on a 30-minute delay and more than 34 additional hours of coverage for this year's World Series of Poker.
Land-based casinos focus on federal legislation
4 May 2011
Despite the recent crackdown on PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker, the casino industry still seeks federal legislation that would allow Las Vegas companies to operate legally online.
Steve Wynn discusses online poker and Macau
2 May 2011
Despite a setback with the collapse of a "strategic relationship" with PokerStars, Wynn Resorts Chairman Steve Wynn remains focused on breaking ground on his long-awaited $2.5 billion project on the Cotai Strip in Macau.
Moody's believes states will be first to legalize online poker
29 Apr 2011
Analysts for Moody's Investors Service there is still a chance online poker will be legalized federally in the U.S., but it will take several years.
Leroy's continues to stay ahead of the game
25 Apr 2011
Leroy's Race and Sports Book operates the race and sports books for 72 Nevada casinos and has recently launched mobile betting applications.
Vegas poker rooms hope for boost following online indictments
22 Apr 2011
Land-based casinos might see a short-term increase in poker play after the major online poker indictments last week.
PKR to set up shop at Cosmopolitan for WSOP
21 Apr 2011
The newly opened Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be the base for PKR's World Series of Poker Experience.
Nevada online poker bill not dead
19 Apr 2011
Steve Sebelius says efforts to legalize online poker in Nevada are still alive because it may ultimately benefit the Nevada Resort Association.
D.C. becomes first U.S. jurisdiction to regulate online poker; other states fold efforts
13 Apr 2011
A half-page provision in Washington, D.C.'s 2011 budget that never even uses the word poker made the city the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to adopt legislation regulating the industry.
WSOP to relive three memorable Main Event matches
11 Apr 2011
The World Series of Poker will re-stage three famous two-player Main Event finals, which will be filmed by ESPN. A rematch between 2003 Main Event Champion Chris Moneymaker and Sammy Farha headlines the event.
Nevada bill would allow mobile gaming in hotel rooms
6 Apr 2011
Assembly Bill 294 would allow Nevada resorts to expand the reach of mobile gambling devices to go beyond public areas in casinos and into hotel rooms on the premises.
Full Tilt reaches agreement with Fertitta Interactive
1 Apr 2011
Full Tilt Poker has struck a partnership with the company that co-owned by the family that founded Station Casinos to operate an online poker website if the activity gains federal approval.
Top-10 things that make you go "hmmmm" after the PokerStars/Wynn partnership
28 Mar 2011
When news broke late last week that Wynn Resorts and PokerStars reached a deal, Casino City's Vin Narayanan's response was "hmmmm."
Who holds the cards in the online poker legalization debate?
28 Mar 2011
Supporters of a bill that would legalize online poker in Nevada claim such an action would have a $1.8 billion impact. However, the state's largest casino operators want Nevada to wait for the federal government to legalize Internet poker. Included in that group is Wynn Resorts, who just announced a partnership with PokerStars.
Internet poker legalization debated in Nevada
25 Mar 2011
The Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee heard almost two-and-a-half hours of testimony from supporters a bill that would allow the Nevada Gaming Commission regulate online poker.
Nevada executive in favor of online poker
23 Mar 2011
South Point owner Michael Gaughan said the Nevada Legislature should pass a bill that would adopt regulations for online poker.
Caesars Palace holding poker madness tournament series
18 Mar 2011
The "Hoops and Hold’em Spring Poker Madness Tournament" kicked off Wednesday and have a variety of buy-ins and games.
Moneymaker happy to be back in spotlight
15 Mar 2011
Former WSOP Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker finished in second in the National Heads-Up Poker Championship, his best finish since 2003.
Tax ruling benefits gamblers
15 Mar 2011
The U.S. Tax Court has ruled that professional gamblers are now able to deduct business expenses incurred as part of their job.
Nevada legislators consider regulating intrastate online poker
10 Mar 2011
Nevada state lawmakers have joined Iowa, Florida and California in the race to be first to regulate the Internet poker industry
Gold Coast poker room moving to The Orleans
9 Mar 2011
The poker room at the off-Strip Gold Coast, which closed last month, has transferred its business to The Orleans.
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