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RAWA Hearing Postponed Due to Weather
RAWA Hearing Postponed Due to Weather

A congressional hearing on the proposed legislation to ban online gaming in the US takes a back seat to the threats of inclement weather in the nation’s capital.

Law and Regulation
Jason Somerville Joins PokerStars Team Pro, Launches PokerStars Twitch Channel with Run it Up
Jason Somerville Joins PokerStars Team Pro, Launches PokerStars Twitch Channel with Run it Up

Seventy-day Run It Up marathon planned for launch of new PokerStars Twitch channel.

Industry
Internet Gaming Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania
Internet Gaming Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania

The new bill will likely be the main topic of discussion during a hearing on the topic scheduled in April.

Law and Regulation
Online Poker Liquidity Sharing in Nevada and Delaware “Imminent”
Online Poker Liquidity Sharing in Nevada and Delaware “Imminent”

Combined player pools could begin in 4 to 6 weeks according to Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval.

Industry
"Overspending" Contributed to the Demise of Lock Poker
“Overspending” Contributed to the Demise of Lock Poker

Shane Bridges, Director of Social Media and Affiliate Marketing at Lock Poker talks with pokerfuse about the pending collapse and loss of players’ funds at the US facing offshore online poker room.

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More Online Poker Bills Introduced in California
More Online Poker Bills Introduced in California

Additional interest in the topic from lawmakers indicates progress for online poker in the Golden State.

Law and Regulation
New Jersey Online Poker Players Have a New Way to Self-Exclude
New Jersey Online Poker Players Have a New Way to Self-Exclude

State regulator makes it easier for problem gamblers to register for self-exclusion.

Law and Regulation
Morongo Band Willing to Compromise for California Online Poker
Morongo Band Willing to Compromise for California Online Poker

“Working together” is the theme being promoted at the Western Indian Gaming Conference.

Industry
Fake Business Listing Reported Phil Ivey was Seeking $20 Million in Capital for Internet Gambling Business
Fake Business Listing Reported Phil Ivey was Seeking $20 Million in Capital for Internet Gambling Business

Ivey League listing to be taken down at the request of the Ivey League CEO.

Industry
Two States Abandon Legislation to Regulate Online Poker in the US
Two States Abandon Legislation to Regulate Online Poker in the US

Bills in Mississippi and Washington State will not be passed in this legislative session.

Law and Regulation
Restoration of America’s Wire Act Would Ban Online Poker in New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware
Restoration of America’s Wire Act Would Ban Online Poker in New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware

US Representative Jason Chaffetz continues his crusade to rid the US of online gambling.

Law and Regulation
First Ever WSOP Bracelet for Playing Online Poker in Nevada Highlights 2015 Schedule
First Ever WSOP Bracelet for Playing Online Poker in Nevada Highlights 2015 Schedule

Sixty-eight bracelet events, Deep Stack tournaments, satellites and cash games will transform the Rio into “poker’s version of Woodstock.”

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