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U.S. Restriction News
eWalletXpress admits funds were seized by U.S.
17 Jan 2011
On Monday, payment processor eWalletXpress finally admitted to its U.S. customers that federal authorities had seized their funds.
Nevada regulators ready to revisit online gambling
7 Dec 2010
Nevada gaming regulators say the state would be ready if Sen. Harry Reid's attempt to legalize online poker succeeds.
PokerPAC announces 2010 U.S. Congress endorsements
21 Oct 2010
The political action committee of the Poker Players Alliance has released the list of Congressional candidates it has endorsed for the 2010 mid-term elections.
Why PokerStars abandoned Washington, and why others will too
7 Oct 2010
Last week, PokerStars announced that it would block residents of the state of Washington from its real-money games. Expect more online poker rooms to make the same move.
iMEGA contests DOJ in sports betting challenge
5 Oct 2010
Attorneys for iMEGA are contesting a motion made by the U.S. Department of Justice that seeks to dismiss a challenge to federal sports gambling expansion.
Matt Affleck's latest bad beat: PokerStars cuts off Washington residents
30 Sep 2010
Matt Affleck has had his share of bad beats in 2010, but a decision by PokerStars to bar Washington state residents from playing real-money games might be the worst.
PPA disappointed in Washington ruling
23 Sep 2010
The Poker Players Alliance expressed disappointment with the Washington State Supreme Court’s decision upholding a state law that makes online poker a felony.
SportingBet to forfeit $33 million to feds
21 Sep 2010
British Internet gambling company SportingBet has aggreed to $33 million to the United States government as part of a plea deal.
Washington Supreme Court rules against Betcha.com
3 Sep 2010
The Washingon Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision that Betcha.com and its founder Nick Jenkins operated as an illegal bookmaker.
iGaming Business releases U.S. report on gambling
30 Aug 2010
iGaming Business has released a comprehensive state-by-state legal and political report on the U.S. online gambling market.
Online gambling legislation gaining traction
26 Aug 2010
It's still a long shot, but the push to create a regulatory framework for online gambling in the U.S. is picking up steam on Capitol Hill.
Top-10 hurdles facing U.S. online gambling legislation
2 Aug 2010
Much was made of Barney Frank's bill to license and regulate online gambling in the U.S. passing committee, but this legislation still has a long road ahead before becoming law. Casino City's Vin Narayanan looks at 10 hurdles the bill must clear.
Lawmakers hear another bid for legal online gaming
22 Jul 2010
Poker pro Annie Duke testified in front of a House Financial Services Committee hearing on legalizing online gambling Wednesday.
Online gambling legislation debated in House
21 Jul 2010
Barney Frank chaired a debate Wednesday with the House Financial Services Committee about legalizing online gambling in the U.S.
Annie Duke testifies in front of House
21 Jul 2010
Annie Duke testified on behalf of the PPA during a hearing by the House Financial Services Committee on online gambling regulation.
California Indian tribe rejects online gaming legislation
22 Jun 2010
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians surprisingly rejected a proposal that would legalize online gambling in California.
Massachusetts gambling bill may criminalize online gambling
6 Apr 2010
Legislation that would allow land-based casinos in Massachusetts includes a provision that may criminalize online gambling.
Kentucky Supreme Court overturns online gambling ruling
18 Mar 2010
The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled against the owners of 141 seized online gambling domain names, reversing an earlier decision by the Court of Appeals that said the domain names aren’t gambling devices under Kentucky law.
PPA releases statement on Kentucky ruling
18 Mar 2010
The Poker Players Alliance has released a statement shortly after the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled against the owners of 141 seized Internet gambling domain names.
PPA testifies before California committee
9 Feb 2010
The Poker Players Alliance testified before the California Senate Governmental Organization Committee about online poker regulation.
Royal Apollo now accepting U.S. players
27 Jan 2010
U.S. players wanting to fund their accounts at Royal Apollo will have a wide range of convenient, discreet and easy to use payment methods.
Perspectives Weekly reports from Las Vegas
24 Nov 2009
J. Todd reports from the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas where he has "cookie" news from the European Union that could change affiliate marketing forever.
Perspectives Weekly heads to Costa Rica
18 Nov 2009
While meeting with new APCW sponsor AffStorm in Costa Rica, "El J-Todd-o" takes time to report on industry news from Poland and updates the Grand Prive controversy.
Halloween edition of Perspectives Weekly
4 Nov 2009
J. Todd recaps a busy week in the iGaming industry, including a look at the terms and conditions changes at Affiliate Lounge and a follow up on the Microgaming controversy.
Kaplan sentenced to 51 months in prison
3 Nov 2009
BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan was sentenced to 51 months in prison on multiple federal racketeering charges.
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