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United States Jurisdiction News
Reid pursuing backdoor route for online poker legislation
3 Dec 2010
According to several media reports, staffers for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) are trying to build support for a bill that would license and regulate Internet poker in the United States.
Mizrachi, eight others ready for November Nine
1 Nov 2010
Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi is the easily the most decorated professional of the nine players seeking the $8.9 million first prize in the World Series of Poker Main Event final table, which begins on Saturday.
Mobile gambling to exceed $48-billion by 2015
3 Sep 2010
Analysts predict increase in mobile betting, report published today says.
The Netherlands, South Africa take different approaches to iGaming
25 Aug 2010
This week, two countries have announced that are taking vastly different approaches to online gambling. While the Netherlands has decided to license and regulate online poker — and online poker only — South Africa's courts have banned online gambling completely.
What's next for Frank's Internet gambling bill?
29 Jul 2010
Now that Rep. Barney Frank's bill to license and regulate online gambling in the U.S. has been passed by the committee he chairs, the House Financial Services Committees, all sorts of questions are swirling around about what's actually in the bill, and what the future holds for the bill.
Kansas: Online gambling guilty plea
28 Jul 2010
57 year-old pleads guilty in online gambling business case in Kansas City.
Study says problem gambling likely in the genes
9 Jun 2010
Study finds that like previous research on men, genetics may also play a role in gambling addiction for women.
Regulated online gambling industry would employ thousands and raise billions in U.S.
20 Apr 2010
Licensing and regulating the online gambling industry in the United States would create 32,000 jobs and generate $57.5 billion in tax revenues over the next five years, according to a study released by H2 Gambling Capital Tuesday.
Australian man arrested for processing online gambling payments in the U.S.
19 Apr 2010
A 27-year old Australian man was arrested Friday in Las Vegas on charges that he helped offshore Internet gambling companies process online gambling transactions worth more than $543 million for American gamblers.
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.
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