PokerStars New Jersey License by March Says State Senator Ray Lesniak

Political considerations are now out of the way, and the DGE can examine the application without interference.


Romania Reduces Taxes on Poker Players

Romania has approved amendments which will allow offshore operators to offer licensed online poker in the country.


PokerStars Coalition to Discuss "Their Vision" of California Online Poker Bill with Assemblyman Mike Gatto

Gato believes there is a 50-50 chance that the final version of his bill will pass this year.


Tribal Online Poker in California Doubtful as Ysabel Suffers Real Money iGaming Setback

Temporary restraining order could signal the end of igaming pursuits by Santa Ysabel.


PokerStars Coalition Opposes New California Online Poker Bill

In spite of a path to suitability under the newly proposed law, supporters of PokerStars still object to “artificial competitive advantages” contained within the bill.


New California Online Poker Bill Provides a Clear Path for the Return of PokerStars

A clean record for Amaya and approval of the California Gambling Control Commission could mean a good start to the New Year for fans of PokerStars.


Mexican Players Could be Segregated from Global Market Next Year

US players who relocated after Black Friday may need to look for a new grind location.


UK Online Poker Players to be Told How Their Funds are Protected

The level of fund protection in the event of an insolvency must be disclosed to UK customers.


PokerStars Not Expected in New Jersey Until 2015

Hopes that the global online poker leader would help revitalize the stagnant New Jersey igaming market in 2014 have faded.


California Tribe Launches Real Money Bingo, With Poker "In the Coming Days"

Santa Ysabel launches real money online bingo through “proxy play,” with online poker next in line.


Players with Incomplete Petitions Could See Their Full Tilt Poker Claims Denied

The Garden City Group, claims administrator for US players that had their online poker funds locked up on Full Tilt…


Highest Court in Europe Sides with PokerStars Pro in Italian Tax Dispute

European Union Court of Justice rules that Team PokerStars Pro Pier Paolo Fabretti and Christiano Blanco don’t have to pay taxes on live tournament winnings outside of Italy.


High Court Rejects Industry Legal Action: UK Regulation to Take Effect Next Month

Long-shot legal challenge from remote gambling industry body defeated, meaning UK regulations will happen on November 1.


Sweden Uses Screen Names to Identify Winning Players Who Have Not Paid Taxes

Information sharing agreements with tax havens that regulate online poker outside the EEA were used to obtain players’ real names.


Phil Ivey Protests His Innocence in UK High Court

Ivey tells judge that edge sorting isn’t cheating.


German States & Banks Discuss Blocking Gambling Transactions

Interstate Treaty members want banks to cooperate in blocking all gambling transactions.


UK Regulator Clarifies: Auto-Rebuy Not Forbidden

Rebuys and top-ups may now not be removed from Full Tilt and PokerStars clients when they launch on November 1.


29 Markets Affected in Rational Group Market Withdrawal

19 countries now shut for real money gambling, with 10 more where even play money is blocked.


PokerStars and Full Tilt Withdraw from Gray Markets: Malaysia, Turkey and More Affected

Full Tilt also understood to have made market withdrawals. Canada remains.


UK Online Poker Rooms Postponed as Industry Awaits Court Ruling

PokerStars and Full Tilt delay migration to new UK platforms as legal challenge delays new Gambling Act.


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