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Nevada Senator Dean Heller takes on role of peacemaker in an attempt to garner Republican support.

HR 2366 a “doable deal” • Passage during lame duck session still on the cards • Reid/Kyl deal “already done,” could be packaged with must-pass legislation • Blocking PokerStars from US online poker “unconstitutional”

Last week Gary Herbert, Governor of Utah, authored a letter to leaders of Congress urging them to oppose federalized…

Due to the pending presidential election, most people seem skeptical of the passage of an online poker bill in 2012….

Concerns over the loss of exclusivity rights currently enjoyed by tribes fuel a push for legislation on the federal – rather than state – level.

Longtime online poker foe hints at the possibility of a carve-out as part of a political compromise.

According to the DOJ, the 1961 Wire Act only applies to sporting events and contests.

A victory in Federal Court for Campos and Elie would exempt online poker from the UIGEA.

Proposed legislation calls for regulations to be in place within 18 months.

Feds are targeting four homes associated with FTP founder Ray Bitar.