State Assembly Passes New Jersey Online Gaming Bill

First hurdle cleared for Bill A2578, which would bring all forms of online gambling including poker to the state.


Time Has Expired on Federal Internet Poker Legislation for 2012

Nevada Senator Harry Reid has announced that online poker will not be passed in this session of Congress.


bwin.party Resolves Belgian Dispute, Partners with Partouche for License

Belgian Gambling Commission has green-lighted the deal that will see Party bring its products, including online poker, to Belgian customers.


California Poker Bill to be Reintroduced as Soon as Next Week

Pending a few technical changes, State Senator Roderick Wright is set to reintroduce internet poker bill SB 1463 before Christmas.


Lesniak Welcomes PokerStars to Establish its US Headquarters in New Jersey

A New Jersey senator pushing for online poker in the state praised the idea of a PokerStars-owned casino on the…


Zynga Applies for Nevada Online Poker License

Social gaming market leader Zynga has started the pre-license application process required to offer online poker in the…


Removal of Bad Actor Clause in NJ Could Mean the Return of PokerStars to US

Recent revisions in draft language create potential opening for PokerStars/Full Tilt American return.


Caesars Pitches WSOP Branded Online Poker to Nevada Gaming Control Board

Real money approval means a World Series of Poker online room on 888 software could launch early next year.


New Jersey Legislature Could Pass Online Gambling Bill Before Year's End

An unexpected early rise could come from New Jersey legislators.


UK Publishes Draft Bill to Tax Offshore Gambling Operators

Draft legislation, proposing the end of the UK whitelist and the adoption of a point of consumption tax, will affect all online poker operators.


AGA Urges Congress to Pass Online Poker Bill

A closing window of opportunity, consumer protection and state’s rights are the focus of the AGA’s latest push for federal online poker legislation.


Lottery Directors To Lobby Against Reid/Kyl in DC

State’s rights and the freedom to choose which games to offer are at the center of the concerns of lottery officials.


Furst Settles "Black Friday" Civil Complaint with US Department of Justice

The Full Tilt board member forfeits his trust account and pays $150k fine, but admits to no wrongdoing.


No Progress on Federal Online Poker Bill, Proponents Warn

Advocates admit online poker just not a high priority during the lame duck period.


Players Should be Unaffected as Netherlands Transitions to Regulated Online Poker in 2013

Despite reports to the contrary, operators are not required to withdraw from the market prior to regulation next year.


Belgium Must Respond to EU Commission by Year's End

The European Commission has released a statement in which it warns Belgium to comply with Commission’s requests…


French Politicians Caught Playing Online Poker During Debates

In a story to gladden the hearts of all French poker players, the Daily Telegraph has reported that French Députés…


Hard Rock, Treasure Island Apply for Online Licenses in Nevada

Two more operators interested in entering Nevada’s imminent online poker industry; 12 have already been approved.


Bad Actor Lock-Out in Reid/Kyl "Unconstitutional"

Concerns about the constitutionality of the draft online poker bill known as Reid/Kyl have been raised by former United…


South Carolina Supreme Court Reinstates Guilty Verdicts in Poker Case

Skill game argument noted, but deemed irrelevant in decision to overturn Circuit Court’s previous ruling.


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