Yet Another Delay in Wire Act Case

The New Hampshire Lottery Commission needs more time to respond to the DOJ appeal.


Despite Success in New Jersey, Efforts are Still Underway to Ban Online Gambling in the US

Internet gambling generated nearly $250 million in revenue and more than $40 million in tax in New Jersey during 2017.


Pennsylvania Online Poker Under Attack from Adelson's CSIG

The Coalition to Stop Internet Gaming (CSIG) has responded to news that lawmakers in Pennsylvania are considering legalizing online gaming with a new emotive video.


New Web Video Promises to Reveal Hypocrisy in Sheldon Adelson's Anti-Online Poker Stance

Where is it easier to gamble underage—online, or in a Las Vegas casino?


RAWA Hearing Rescheduled, What to Expect

The hearing on the Restoration of America’s Wire Act has been rescheduled for March 26.


PPA Urgently Asks Players to Act Now to Help Stop RAWA

The PPA has set up a simple system for players to tweet their opposition directly to the politicians on the Congressional committee.


Restoration of America’s Wire Act Would Ban Online Poker in New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware

US Representative Jason Chaffetz continues his crusade to rid the US of online gambling.


National Conference of State Legislatures Says No to “Restoration of America’s Wire Act”

Two thirds of states at the NCSL annual meeting voted to keep gambling regulation at the state level.


Senators Ask US Attorney General to Support Online Gambling Ban

Senators Dianne Feinstein, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte want Eric Holder to support proposed legislation banning gambling over the internet.


Sheldon Adelson to be Keynote Speaker at Global Gaming Expo G2E

Amaya CEO David Baazov, Steve Wynn, and MGM Chairman Jim Murren are all featured speakers.


Political Contributions by Las Vegas Sands Approach Record Numbers in an Effort to Stop Regulated Online Poker in the US

Through the first six months, $460,000 in donations have resulted in two federal anti-online gambling bills.


New Federal Draft Bill Carves Out Poker, Amends Wire Act and UIGEA

A new draft bill titled “Internet Gambling Prohibition and Control Act of 2014” is circulating on Capitol Hill,...


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