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U.S. Restriction News
Perspectives Weekly third anniversary show
28 Oct 2009
J. Todd celebrates three years of Perspectives Weekly with a look back at some of this year's highlights, a few bloopers and, of course, some online gambling news.
Horsing around with Perspectives Weekly
21 Oct 2009
J. Todd reports on the state of Illinois legalizing online betting on horse racing and the French National Assembly approving a bill that will regulate online gambling -- with stipulations.
Perspectives Weekly reports on the Illinois horse racing situation
14 Oct 2009
With Illinois on the verge of becoming the next U.S. state to approve online betting for horse races, J. Todd explains the reasoning behind it. He also talks about the APCW's Casino Audit Reports and other upcoming projects.
Gloomy news from Perspectives Weekly
7 Oct 2009
J. Todd has the scoop on some major stories from online gambling industry last week, including former BetOnSports CEO David Carruthers withdrawing his guilty plea and the closing of Pitbull Poker.
Perspectives Weekly travels the globe
30 Sep 2009
J. Todd reports on important industry news from all over the world, including France, Portugal and the U.S. where a special task force is being created that online players should be wary of.
Feds seize more Maryland accounts
25 Sep 2009
News brief: Federal authorities seized the contents of six Wachovia Bank accounts, saying the accounts hold gambling proceeds involved in money laundering.
Perspectives Weekly on the scene at BAC
23 Sep 2009
J. Todd reports from the Affiliate Conference in Budapest, Hungary. In addition to giving you a glimpse inside the conference, Todd also reports on industry news regarding Eurolinx, a deal between Harrah's and 888 Holdings and the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal.
Perspectives Weekly -- The Safari Edition
16 Sep 2009
With some wild life creatures serving as a backdrop, J. Todd reports on a plethora of industry news and wonders what the U.S. government is doing with the $752 million it has fined various online gaming entities.
Perspectives Weekly on a tough week for the industry
9 Sep 2009
Before heading off to Budapest, J. Todd reports on Smart Live Casino's affiliate program shutting its doors without notice and iMEGA's failed effort to halt the UIGEA.
Case against UIGEA shot down by appeals court
2 Sep 2009
A U.S. appeals court upheld the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Tuesday, rejecting iMEGA's argument that it was too vague and violated privacy rights.
Perspectives Weekly reacts to news from Delaware
1 Sep 2009
The verdict is in for the Delaware sports betting case and J. Todd -- as usual -- put his own unique spin on the situation. He also takes a look at other current issues facing both players and webmasters and provides another snippet of his forthcoming interview with Calvin Ayre.
Random thoughts with Perspectives Weekly
26 Aug 2009
J. Todd has a plethora of news and insights this week as he reports on the BetOnSports founder's guilty plea and the N.F.L.'s continued hypocrisy. He also has an interview with Affiliate Guard Dog and a tease of his sit-down with Bodog's Calvin Ayre.
California online poker proposal hits snag
20 Aug 2009
News brief: A proposal to offer state-sanctioned online poker took a hit this week when the idea of passing a bill in the closing month of the legislative session was shot down.
Stradle the border with Perspectives Weekly
19 Aug 2009
J. Todd heads across the U.S. border and visits Canada this week to formerly introduce Bodog Becky. In addition, he names the affiliate programs that are changing their Terms and Conditions and updates the news from New York where an online gambling payment processor was indicted.
Federal prosecutors file new charges in online gambling payment processor saga
6 Aug 2009
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted a Canadian resident on a number of charges -- including bank fraud and money laundering -- for allegedly processing payments for online casinos. According to the indictment, Douglas Rennick allegedly misled banks about the real purpose of his companies, including Accounts Services, whose funds were seized by the Department of Justice in June.
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.
Frank bill reaches 50 co-sponsors
28 Jul 2009
There are now 50 members of Congress signed on as co-sponsors of the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act.
European Commission says U.S. is violating trade agreement
10 Jun 2009
The European Commission issued a report that finds U.S. laws on Internet gambling are legally not justified and are discriminatory against foreign Internet gambling operators.
PPA 'disappointed' by freezing of poker player funds
9 Jun 2009
Poker Players Alliance Chairman Alfonse D’Amato calls the actions taken by New York federal prosecutor "questionable" after more than $30 million in poker players’ deposits and payouts were frozen last week.
Riding high with Perspectives Weekly
9 Jun 2009
Take a ride with J.Todd as he explains the most recent battle between iMEGA and the state of Kentucky and reports on other online gambling news from Intertops, Microsoft and Denmark.
PPA declares victory in Minnesota
5 Jun 2009
The state has dropped enforcement against ISPs that allow access to online poker and gambling.
Illinois Senate legalizes video poker
21 May 2009
News brief: The state Senate voted to legalize video poker and also allow lottery wagering over the Internet.
Poker players propel online poker into Citizens Briefing Book
19 May 2009
Poker players flooded President Obama's Web site, suggesting online gambling should be made legal.
Perpsectives Weekly on the Frank Bill, Minnesota and Illinois
13 May 2009
J. Todd is all pumped up to report on Barney Frank debuting his bill to repeal the UIGEA and goes after our industry villains in Minnesota and Illinois.
PPA praises the release of White House Citizen's Briefing Book
12 May 2009
The compilation of policy proposals includes the licensing and regulation of online poker as one of its top items.
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