US Insight
Key Takeaways
  • The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld a ruling in Illinois that Amaya was not liable to reimburse gamblers for their losses under the Illinois Loss Recovery Act.
  • Law enforcement officials in Kansas are cracking down on illegal poker operations.
  • Major casinos in the state are spending money to defend a $1.1 billion tax package in Nevada
  • State Assemblyman J Gary Pretlow has once again introduced legislation to legalize online poker in New York.

American Poker Awards

Nominees for the second annual American Poker Awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed on Thursday, February 25. The awards ceremony will be conducted in conjunction with the American Poker Conference.