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United States Jurisdiction News
2015 WSOP Main Event November Nine Profile: Neil Blumenfield
16 Sep 2015
Laid off from his job days before the start of the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event, Neil Blumenfield's run to the final table of came at a fortuitous time. Now, the 61-year-old is hoping to make history in November as the prestigious event's oldest bracelet winner.
'Deflategate' verdict sends shockwaves through sportsbooks worldwide
4 Sep 2015
Thursday morning's announcement that Tom Brady would not be suspended for the start of the NFL season forced bookmakers to quickly adjust their odds, creating significant liability for some betting shops.
This Week in Gambling: Hypocrisy reaches a new low
27 May 2015
This Week in Gambling, Sheldon Adelson's hypocrisy regarding online gaming hits new depths. Also, gaming news from California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.
Proponents of online gambling ban serve "demon rum" at House hearing
26 Mar 2015
Two simple words uttered by Rep. Ted Poe (R-Tex.) perfectly summed up the farcical testimony offered by proponents of federal legislation to ban online gaming in front the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations on Wednesday.
Poll reveals athletes support sports betting
23 Feb 2015
Athletes polled indicated strong support for legalizing sports betting.
Report: Former U.S. Full Tilt pros, employees and affiliates won't get paid
10 Sep 2013
Big-name U.S. pros and former Full Tilt Poker affiliates that have been waiting for a big payday when the Garden City Group begins accepting claims on Sept. 16 likely won't be eligible for a red cent, according to an e-mail message posted on a popular online poker forum.
Perspectives Weekly: U.K. taxes rates and U.S. online rumors
21 Aug 2013
J Todd reports on an increase in taxes for online gaming companies that accept U.K. players but do not operate in the U.K. and more rumors of online poker legislation in the U.S.
Perspectives Weekly: Playing the waiting game
31 Jul 2013
Good things come to those who wait... unless you're an American waiting on your payment from Full Tilt Poker. This week we learn there is another delay, and it's going to be quite a while before any cash gets back to players. Also, industry news from Atlantic City and Zynga.
Barton, PPA believe time is now for federal online poker legislation
16 Jul 2013
Despite repeated failed attempts over the past several Congressional sessions, Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) and the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) believe that now is the time to regulate Internet poker at the federal level.
Perspectives Weekly: Poker bills, Massachusetts and Zynga
12 Jun 2013
J Todd floats in for another week of gambling news, including more U.S. online poker legislation, issues for Zynga, and constitutional issues in Massachusetts.
Federal legislation introduced to regulate iGaming
6 Jun 2013
The bill, dubbed the “Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act of 2013,” was introduced by Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. and goes beyond online poker.
Antigua to pursue sanctions against the United States in decade-long trade dispute
28 Jan 2013
Antigua seeks final WTO approval of its sanctions in order to compel the United States to either comply with the rulings in Antigua's favor in the gambling dispute or to negotiate a fair and reasonable solution.
US fires back at Antigua over WTO dispute
9 Jan 2013
Next round in WTO dispute between Antigua & Barbuda and the United States puts it back on the WTO slate for January meeting.
Antigua and Barbuda protest proposed U.S. online poker bill
29 Oct 2012
Antigua and Barbuda already making uncomfortable noises about the implications of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's proposed online poker bill.
Perspectives Weekly: Zynga and tribes working towards online poker
1 Aug 2012
This week, J Todd has news about Zynga's plan to launch real-money online poker games and a possible Native American poker bill in the U.S.
PPA: Lame duck session only hope for U.S. online poker
1 Jul 2012
The message from today's Poker Players Alliance town hall today was clear: The best -- and perhaps only -- chance to pass federal legislation regulating online poker this year will come in the lame duck session of Congress after the November elections.
Casino City Gang: Dream ticket edition
31 May 2012
Casino City's Vin Narayanan and Aaron Todd discuss whether heads-up tournaments should have perfect brackets, wonder if casinos have reached a saturation point in certain parts of the country, try to find the American equivalent of a clever William Hill free bet, make their best bets and indulge in a little potty talk.
Online gambling tension ongoing
30 Apr 2012
Antigua took its online gambling dispute with the United States to yet another WTO meeting last week.
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