Reads of the Week
Key Takeaways
  • Nolan Dalla puts together a very convincing piece about why the online gaming industry—and proponents of online poker—need to wake up and open their eyes.
  • Amber Phillips explains why being on the “right” side of the issue means nothing if you cannot deliver your message to the masses, or more importantly to the legislators.
  • High-stakes poker player Melissa Burr takes a look at the state of online poker in New Jersey.

Ten Reasons Why Online Poker Could Get Outlawed

Online poker legislation in the US is one of the hottest topics in the igaming industry. Its history, or more accurately the history of those opposing online poker in the US, provides plenty of reason to be concerned about the future. Sheldon Adelson and his “whatever it takes” attitude toward banning online gaming have been front and center in the media. But what about the pro-online gaming legislation narrative? Where has that been and who is pushing that agenda forward?

Nolan Dalla puts together a very convincing piece about why the online gaming industry—and proponents of online poker—need to wake up and open their eyes. This is not one of Dalla’s typical “rants.” Instead, it is a very well thought out article that paints the future of igaming in the US in a different light than how it is usually portrayed by media outlets—including this one—that cover igaming and online poker. Before you dismiss it as simple fear mongering, I encourage you to give it a read and be open to reconsidering your position.