Michael Gentile
Managing Editor
Mike has experience in business, technology, accounting and real estate with a background in media. His online poker career was derailed by the events of Black Friday. At the same time, he co-founded pokerfuse to help players in in similar situation to him understand what was happening in the industry. Over a decade later, and he oversaw the business blossom into the leading publication in online poker. For many years, Mike was the Editor in Chief of pokerfuse. Today, he oversees advertising and partnerships across the company.
The Future of Online Poker in the US: Managing Expectations
Many people await the day when online poker is fully licensed and regulated in the US, but visions of 2005 or anytime…
Failure of Purple Lounge Not Cause for Concern in IGT Nevada License Recommendation
Even though newly-acquired Entraction serviced US customers pre-UIGEA, and its skin Purple Lounge is failing to repay players, IGT takes the next step towards being licensed in Nevada.
Nevada on Schedule to Issue iGaming Licenses
The Nevada Gaming Control Board issued its recommendation that Bally Technologies receive an interactive gaming license.
The Poker Edge, Ante Up! and Poker Fraud Alert: This Week in Poker Podcasts
Beware of the flying “Baby”s this week on The Poker Edge podcast as Andrew Feldman welcomes Scotty Nguyen to the program.
Online Gambling in New Jersey “May Have to Wait Until Fall”
State Senator Raymond J. Lesniak has stated that, though he would like to get an online gambling bill on Governor…
New Additions to the Podcast Directory: This Week in Poker Podcasts
It’s been a month since I last brought you a review of poker podcasts. Whether busy, lazy or otherwise, I am glad to be…
Casinos and Horse Racing to Participate in Illinois Online Gambling Program
If passed, players will have their choice of sites to play on, but the network will be the same.
State Senator Urges Governor to Support Online Gambling in New Jersey
State Senator Raymond J. Lesniak has once again addressed Governor Christie through the media in attempt to gain his…
Nine Days and Counting: Illinois on the Brink of Online Poker
Illinois is in a position to adopt legislation that could add millions of dollars in new revenue to state coffers and relieve some of the pressure cause by budgetary constraints.
Court to Consider Stiffer Penalties for Absolute Poker Co-Founder
District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan is questioning the appropriateness of the United States Sentencing Guidelines set forth…
Obama “Open to Solutions” Regarding Online Poker
In a letter to petitioners, the Obama administration affirms the right of States to govern online gambling but also admits its “open to solutions” to protect consumers.
Why State Legislation in the US Won’t Affect the PokerStars / Full Tilt Deal
The most recent legislation introduced in New Jersey contains provisions that seek to ban those companies that took…