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Massachusetts Republicans Propose Regulation With Four License Limit

The Taunton Daily Gazette reports that the state Senate Republican caucus is proposing an amendment to the Massachusetts…

Thu, May 23

New Dutch Regulation Proposals Released

After a few weeks of delay the Dutch Government has published their proposals for national regulation of online gaming.

Wed, May 22

Nevada Refuses to Let Private Equity Firms Bet on Sports

Nevada state Senate bill 346 which would have allowed “entity” betting on sports events failed to get a vote in the…

Tue, May 21

US Govt Brings BitCoin Out of the Shadows

The raid on Mt Gox assets was the first serious shut down of a BitCoin exchange by the US Federal Government.

Mon, May 20

A first look at NJ online gambling regulations

New Jersey Releases Draft Internet Wagering Regulations

The state of New Jersey released a draft proposal of internet wagering regulations on Friday. The official proposed…

Fri, May 17

Illinois online gambling bill to be introduced

Preliminary Text of New Illinois Internet Gambling Measure Released

The language of an Illinois internet gambling bill has emerged in the form of a preliminary 67-page draft proposal,...

Thu, May 16

Cali (CA) "Internet Poker Consumer Protection Act of 2013" is a collaborative effort by state’s Indian tribes.

Draft of New California Online Poker Bill Released

New collaborative effort among tribes results in a protectionist poker-only bill.

Thu, May 16

Study will complete at the end of the year. Is expected to result in new legislation to restrict online gaming.

Singapore Launches Study into Suitability of Online Gaming Restrictions

The Minister in charge of gaming regulation in Singapore has launched a study into online gambling. The study will…

Wed, May 15

UltimateBet spinoff grabs the attention of Nevada gaming regulators

Nevada Gaming Board Investigates Iovation

The Nevada Gaming Board has confirmed that it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the brief service period…

Tue, May 14

It is asserted that a specific clause in the agreement allowed for the deal's cancellation.

Atlantic Club Responds to PokerStars Lawsuit, was Unaware of “Serious Criminal Activities”

Legal contention centers on interpretation of cancellation dates stipulated in the original deal.

Tue, May 14

Nevada's "bad actor" clause may have consequences for Amaya and its partners

Amaya’s Hiring of Paul Leggett Under Review by Nevada Gaming Board

The Nevada State Gaming Control Board has confirmed in a statement to pokerfuse that it is “currently reviewing” the…

Tue, May 14

Iovation CEO Greg Pierson is implicated in the widespread cheating scandal on UB from 2003-2007.

Ultimate Poker Dumps Iovation following Concerns Over UB Ties

Regulated Nevadan online poker site Ultimate Poker announced on Saturday that it had severed ties with player verificatio…

Mon, May 13

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