Bad Actor Provisions

Proposed legislation “would not survive federal constitutional attack,” opines Harvard Prof. Tribe.

Bill with tribal consensus is “a blatant attempt to provide certain interests with an unfair competitive advantage.”

“Bad Actors” language would lock out PokerStars.

A requirement to justify the legality of gray market operations puts major operators on the spot.

A deal with three casinos and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians will oppose “bad actor” clauses in proposed California legislation.

A “bad actor” clause and shared liquidity provision headline the features in the proposed legislation.

Calls for a bad actor clause in Californian legislation are rebutted in a statement arguing that they are unnecessary and anti-competitive.

Twelve tribes denounce removal of a “bad actor” clause from any online poker legislation in the state.

Balancing tribal interests will be key to California internet poker legislation.

Recent rumors hint the PokerStars and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians are working together to ensure that California law contains no “bad actor” clauses.

Despite lack of bad actor clause, European poker rooms face tough hurdles if partnerships are formed.

A recent amendment to the latest gambling expansion bill being considered by Illinois politicians includes modifications…