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The federal government’s change in interpretation of the Wire Act could put existing online gambling operations at risk.
New DOJ Opinion: Wire Act Not Limited to Sports Betting

Online poker and daily fantasy sports could be in jeopardy.

The US Department of Justice released a new opinion on the Wire Act stating that the 1961 law restricts all forms of online gambling, not just sports betting.
New DOJ Opinion: Wire Act Not Limited to Sports Betting

Online poker and daily fantasy sports could be in jeopardy.

PokerStars has joined forces with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to become its first-ever “Official Poker Partner”, in a new sponsorship…
PokerStars Becomes First “Official Poker Partner” of UFC

The world’s global online poker giant has inked a deal with the UFC in an effort to widen TSG’s exposure to the US market and worldwide.

PokerStars has announced that it has now become the official partner of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization.
PokerStars Inks New Strategic Marketing Deal with UFC

The world’s largest online poker brand eyes the US market with its sponsorship deal with the popular mixed martial arts organization.

888 Holdings, the Gibraltar-based online gaming operator, last month announced that it has acquired the remaining interest in the All American Poker Network…
888 Buys Out All American Poker Network for $28 Million

Online gaming operator acquires remaining shares in All American Poker Network to facilitate the company’s future growth in the US market.

The Stars Group and Eldorado Resorts have announced a twenty year partnership that will see the duo bring sports, casino and poker to eleven US states.
The Stars Group Eyes US Expansion With New Partnership Deal

Eldorado Resorts and The Stars Group enter a twenty year deal to bring sports, casino and poker to multiple US states.

The Stars Group is already heavily involved in talks with US facing media companies in the hopes of penning a lucrative partnership deal, the company revealed…
PokerStars Deep in Talks With Media Partners to Build US Branding Strategy for Sports Betting

Aiming to replicate Sky Bet’s success in the UK, The Stars Group is searching for a US media partner—its “Plan A” for the United States.

The Pennsylvania Senate reconvenes Monday tasked with addressing a $2.2 billion budget deficit. Online gaming is expected to help bridge the gap in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Remains Focal Point for US iGaming Expansion in 2017

All eyes interested in another US state legalizing online gaming are on the Pennsylvania Senate this week.

888 has revealed more stops on its 2017 live tour. Partypoker has switched all its MTTs to 8-handed..
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Switzerland's Parliament has voted in favor of internet blocking of offshore online gambling companies.
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News from Spain, Switzerland, Germany, France and Norway, plus all the latest in the United States and beyond.

A vote on amendments to the Interactive Gambling Act that would enforce a prohibition on most forms of online gambling and force out the major online poker operators has been tabled for a month.{
Regulation Insight

Activity in Australia, Russia, Holland and the United States could have an impact on the online poker landscape.

There has been little in the way of actual progress that stands out as something different from previous years.
US Online Gaming: Progress or Just Going Through the Motions?

Does 2017 hold real possibility for an expansion of regulated online gambling in the United States? The latest from Pennsylvania, California, Michigan and New York.

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