Tag: Joe Barton

Republican Presidential Race Could Determine Fate of Online Poker Legislation

The battle for the Republican presidential nomination will have a huge impact on whether federal online poker will be legalized this year.

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.

Online Poker: What to Look for in 2012

A look at what could be in store for online poker legislation in 2012.

A Look at the Nevada Gaming Commission's Online Poker Regulations

A look at the regulations that the Nevada Gaming Commission recently passed regarding online poker.

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.

Why Has Co-Sponsorship on Joe Barton's Internet Poker Bill Stalled?

Joe Barton believes his Internet poker bill can get through the House, but why does it have so few co-sponsors?

Exclusive Interview with Congressman Joe Barton

Joe Barton discusses online poker legislation.

Internet Poker Hearings Give Reason for Optimism

A recap of the Internet poker hearings that took place on Capitol Hill on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18, 2011.

Senate and House to Hold Hearings on Internet Poker Next Week; D'Amato to Testify

Poker Players Alliance chairman Al D'Amato will testify next week in one of two hearings on Internet poker on Capitol Hill next week.

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.

The Nightly Turbo: PartyPoker Eyes Return to U.S., Congress to Discuss Poker, and More

Congress is set to discuss online poker at a hearing next Tuesday. That could be good news for PartyPoker, which is currently preparing for a potential return to the U.S. market.

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.

Debt Super Committee Could Hold Key to Online Poker Legislation

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

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.

Rep. Joe Barton's Online Poker Bill Going Forward

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

Five Thoughts: Fourth Week of the 2011 World Series of Poker

It was another exciting week at the 2011 World Series of Poker. Check out what topped the list in our "Five Thoughts."

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.

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