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PokerStars “Confident” It Will Invest in US Market in 2014
PokerStars “Confident” It Will Invest in US Market in 2014

Just weeks after it was told its online gaming application in New Jersey had been suspended, PokerStars’ parent company…

Industry
Tom Dwan Out at Full Tilt
Tom Dwan Out at Full Tilt

Gus Hansen and Viktor Blom remain as sponsored pros.

Poker Room News
Golden Nugget Completes Soft Launch, Approved for New Jersey Online Gaming
Golden Nugget Completes Soft Launch, Approved for New Jersey Online Gaming

For now the focus is casino only with online poker expected in January 2014.

Law and Regulation
PPA Director Shines at Online Gaming Congressional Hearing
PPA Director Shines at Online Gaming Congressional Hearing

House Reps too sharp for corporate double talk.

Law and Regulation
ACH and eWallets Provide Deposit Solutions for Online Gaming Sites in New Jersey
ACH and eWallets Provide Deposit Solutions for Online Gaming Sites in New Jersey

With high failure rates for credit cards, ewallets and direct bank transfers provide the best means for online poker transactions.

Comment/Analysis
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Votes to Study Online Gambling
Pennsylvania Senate Committee Votes to Study Online Gambling

The Pennsylvania Senate Committee for Community, Economic and Recreational Development voted 14-0 on Tuesday to advance…

Law and Regulation
Big Game: Unibet Moving to New Poker Software in Early 2014
Big Game: Unibet Moving to New Poker Software in Early 2014

In partnership with Relax Gaming, Unibet seeks to “focus on the casual player.”

Poker Room News
New Jersey to Proceed with Full Internet Gaming Launch
New Jersey to Proceed with Full Internet Gaming Launch

Six poker rooms will open up to anyone located in the state from Tuesday; Golden Nugget opts for further testing.

Law and Regulation
Mississippi to Hold Hearings on iGaming in 2014
Mississippi to Hold Hearings on iGaming in 2014

Third attempt for state democrat Bobby Moak to regulate online gaming in the state.

Law and Regulation
New Jersey State Senator to Announce Plans to Expand Internet Gambling
New Jersey State Senator to Announce Plans to Expand Internet Gambling

In a press conference scheduled for Thursday, Raymond Lesniak is expected to announce plans to introduce a bill that would expand New Jersey online gaming beyond its borders.

Law and Regulation
Skrill Deposits Halted on Lock Poker
Skrill Deposits Halted on Lock Poker

Lock claims suspension was a poker room decision in order to “focus on clearing up cashouts.”

Poker Room News
The New Jersey Absentees: PokerStars, Wynn, 2UP Gaming
The New Jersey Absentees: PokerStars, Wynn, 2UP Gaming

Transactional waivers may still be forthcoming ahead of November 26 launch, the DGE assures.

Industry