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Senate Hearing

Senate Committee Hearing Focuses on What Wire Act Opinion Means for Indian Tribes

Thursday's hearing in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs focused on the DOJ's opinion on the Wire Act and what it could mean for Indian Tribes.

Online Poker Legislation

U.S. Digital Gaming's Richard Bronson: "It's Game Time" for Online Poker

U.S. Digital Gaming founder Richard "Skip" Bronson weighs in on online gaming legislation.

FairPlayUSA

FairPlayUSA to Continue Push on Educating Public on Need for Online Poker Regulation

FairPlayUSA has been quiet in its first six months of operation, though that doesn't mean the organization funded by Las Vegas casinos to make the case for federal legislation to regulate online poker, has been ineffective.

Washington, D.C. Online Gambling Bill Headed to Full Vote for Repeal Next Week

Washington D.C.'s Internet gambling bill will head to a full vote for repeal next week.

Utah Online Gaming

Rep. Stephen Sandstrom Introduces Bill to Prevent Internet Gambling in Utah

Utah Rep. Stephen Sandstrom Introduces H.B. 108 to Prevent Internet Gambling in Utah if congress passes H.R. 1174, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection & Enforcement Act.

Online Poker Legislation

Will Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Push Federal Online Poker Legislation in 2012?

A look at what Harry Reid's latest comments to GamblingCompliance.com could mean for federal online poker legislation.

Poker Politics

No End-of-Year Fireworks for Federal Online Poker Legislation in the United States

The opportunity to pass legislation to license and regulate online poker in 2011 has passed.

Joe Barton

Exclusive Interview with Congressman Joe Barton

Joe Barton discusses online poker legislation.

Subcommittee Hearing

House Subcommittee Hearing Witnesses Speak Favorably for Online Poker

On Tuesday, the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing regarding licensing and regulating online gaming.

Full Tilt Poker/PokerStars

Commonwealth of Kentucky Files Claim for Indicted Online Poker Domains

The Commonwealth of Kentucky filed a claim for the rights to online poker domain names that were indicted on April 15.

Poker Petition

Online Poker Petition Reaches Goal; Poker Players Alliance Urges More Players to Sign

Even though the online poker petition reached its goal of 5,000 signatures, players are still urged to sign it.

Rich Muny

Members of the Poker Players Alliance Took Action During Congressional Recess

While Congress was on recess, members of the Poker Players Alliance contacted their representatives through various forms of social media, and face-to-face meetings.

Caesars Cup

The Nightly Turbo: Full Tilt Poker Class Action Lawsuit, WSOP-E Caesars Cup, and More

Full Tilt Poker has more drama on its hands. Find out more on that and which players are captaining the Caesars Cup teams in the Nightly Turbo.

Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson Could Be Who Poker Players Need in Office

Why does Gary Johnson, Republican candidate for the 2012 presidential election, think he's good for poker?

Hurricane Irene Atlantic City

Inside Gaming: Irene Soaks AC's Summer Revenue, MA Casino Bill Progress, and More

How was Atlantic City impacted from Hurricane Irene and what do Massachusetts residents have to be excited about? Read Inside Gaming to find out.

Online Poker Legislation

Debt Super Committee Could Hold Key to Online Poker Legislation

How close is online poker legislation? The debt super committee could hold the key.

Online Poker Legislation

Time to Contact Your Representatives Regarding Barton's Internet Poker Bill

Congress may be on vacation for a month, but now is the perfect time to contact your representatives to discuss Joe Barton's Internet poker bill.

Nightly Turbo

The Nightly Turbo: Epic Poker League, World Poker Tour Ireland, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories including news on the Epic Poker League, a look at WPT Ireland, and more.

poker politics

New Jersey State Sen. Lesniak Pens Letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

New Jersey State Sen. Raymond Lesniak penned a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to voice his displeasure of the letter from Senators Reid and Kyl.

poker politics

Reid, Kyl Pen Letter to Department of Justice Regarding Internet Poker

Senators Harry Reid and Jon Kyl penned a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder recently to get a better grasp on the Department's position on Internet poker.

poker news

The Nightly Turbo: Will Full Tilt Recover, Reid and Kyl Unite, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories including a look at the Full Tilt Poker situation, how Senators Kyl and Reid have come together, and more.

Gary Johnson

Presidential Candidate Openly Campaigning for Poker Player Vote

Presidential candidate Gary Johnson is openly campaigning for the poker player vote.

Poker Hall of Fame

The Nightly Turbo: Poker Hall of Fame Nominations, SuperStar Showdown, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories including the nominations for the Poker Hall of Fame, the results from the PokerStars SuperStar Showdown, and more.

Online Poker Bill

Rep. Joe Barton's Online Poker Bill Going Forward

Moving forward after the introduction of Rep. Joe Barton's online poker bill.

Joe Barton

Rep. Joe Barton Introduces Online Poker Act of 2011

Rep. Joe Barton introduced the Online Poker Act of 2011 into the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday.

online poker

Congressman Joe Barton to Announce the "Shuffle Up and Deal!" at WSOP on Saturday

Congressman Joe Barton will be giving the "shuffle up and deal!" at the 2011 World Series of Poker on Saturday.

online poker

The Nightly Turbo: Online Poker Bill, RFID Poker Table, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories of the day including news on an online poker bill, an RFID poker table, and more.

online poker

Plans for Intrastate Online Poker in Washington, D.C.

Intrastate online poker was passed in Washington, D.C. in April. Here are how the plans are progressing.

Nightly Turbo

The Nightly Turbo: Nevada's Internet Poker Bill, 888's New Ambassador, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories including the latest on an Internet poker bill in Nevada, 888's new ambassador, and more.

European Poker Tour

The Nightly Turbo: PokerStars EPT Season 8 Schedule, Reid and Barton, and More

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day's top poker news stories including the first half of the EPT Season 8 schedule, Reid and Barton teaming up for online poker, and more.

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