COPA Disbands, CalShark Future Uncertain

The California Online Poker Association (COPA) has disbanded without notice, leaving the group’s coalition of 31…


EU Commission Backs Off from Pan-European Regulatory Framework

Years of consultation and discussion concludes with guidelines and a three-point action plan.


Draft of Reid/Kyl Online Poker Bill Obtained by PPA

A draft copy of the federal online poker legislation obtained by the PPA reportedly differs little from the previously leaked summary, but player penalties are apparently off the table.


Nevada OK's Another Three for Online Poker

The Nevada Gaming Control Board today gave the OK for a trio of companies to operate online poker in the Silver State.


South Point Poker May Not Be First to Market

South Point Poker’s dreams of having the new Nevada online poker market to itself for upwards of three months are…


Full Tilt Approved for Isle of Man Gaming License

The recent approval of a new Isle of Man gaming license for a reborn Full Tilt Poker removes one of the final procedural…


Online Poker Market Grows in Spain

It has been four months since the regulation of online poker in Spain, and, after a spluttering start, traffic has been…


Italian Online Poker Collapses

43% decline in gaming revenues year on year in the regulated and segregated online poker market in Italy.


EGBA Pressures EU: German Gaming Regulations Breach Law

“highly contentious” German licensing process contrary to declared purpose of “an open, fair and transparent” Europe.


Chad Elie Sentenced to Five Months for Black Friday Crimes

Payment processor Chad Elie was sentenced Wednesday to five months in federal prison as a result of charges he faced in…


Nevada to Determine Suitability of Boyd Gaming, Golden Nugget and Fertitta Interactive

Three more online poker applicants to appear before the Nevada Gaming Control Board


Spain Clarifies Tax Law: Losses Can be Deducted

Spain has updated its income tax code this week, stating explicitly that losses can be deducted against wins when…


EU Commission Kicks the Can on Online Gaming

A regulatory plan for online gaming in the EU has been delayed until October.


ARJEL: Lesson Learned, Funds Must be Held in Trusts

The collapse of Full Tilt Poker served as an eye opener to French regulators about the risk to players’ funds.


Spanish, French Online Poker Regulators to Sign Info-Sharing Agreement

Bilateral agreement between Spain and France seen as positive step towards pooling player liquidity.


US DOJ Confirms Possession of Absolute Poker Software, Presses Court for Sale Order

Time becomes a factor as the Absolute Poker assets continue to sink in value.


ARJEL Greenlights FullTilt.FR Cashouts via PokerStars

French regulator approves process to transfer Full Tilt funds to PokerStars.


Full Tilt Assets Arrive in Isle of Man

“Thirty tons” of computer equipment arrive on PokerStars Island, flown in on military aircraft.


D.C. Councilmembers to Create Commission to Study Legalizing Gambling

District of Columbia councilmembers are reportedly considering the creation of a commission to legalize gambling,...


Nevada Gaming Board OKs More Online Poker Licenses

The field of intrastate online poker in Nevada grew larger Thursday, as two more companies were given the OK to operate…