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White House Responds to "We The People" Petition on Online Poker

The White House recently released a response to the "We The People" petition regarding online poker.

Schleswig-Holstein Awards Three Online Gaming Licenses; Betfair Benefits

Schleswig-Holstein has awarded three online gaming licenses.

Exclusive: Barney Frank "Not Optimistic" an Online Poker Bill Will Pass in 2012

Will Internet poker legislation be passed in 2012? Barney Frank gives us his opinion in this exclusive interview.

New Jersey Senate Committee Approves Online Gambling Bill

A New Jersey Senate committee passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow online wagering on casino games in the Garden State

Fraternal Order of the Police Supports Online Poker Regulation

The Fraternal Order of the Police has written a letter to leadership in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in support of online poker regulation.

Black Friday Defendant Chad Elie Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy

Chad Elie, one of the 11 men indicted by the Department of Justice on Black Friday, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud and operating an illegal gambling business.

Utah Gov Signs Anti-Online Gambling Bill; State Opts Out of Any Internet Poker Regulation

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signs anti-online gambling bill into law, opting the state out of any potential federal Internet poker regulation.

Iowa Senate Approves Online Poker Measure

On Tuesday night, the Iowa Senate approved a measure, by a vote of 29 to 20, which allows for state casinos and racetracks to offer Internet poker.

Mississippi Internet Gaming Bill Dies in Committee

The Mississippi Lawful Internet Gaming Act of 2012 was killed in committee on March 6, ending any hopes of the bill becoming a law.

Exclusive: Internet Gaming in New Jersey Expected by September

NJ State Senator Raymond Lesniak expects legislation to allow for Internet gambling to be approved by state legislature on March 15, and in place by September.

National Conference of State Legislatures Oppose Federal Regulation of Online Poker

The National Conference of State Legislatures has spoked out against federal legalization of online poker, instead advocating regulation on the state level.

Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre Indicted by Federal Prosecutors; Bodog.com Seized

Bodog founder Calvin Ayre and three other men were indicted by the federal government on charges of operating an illegal gambling business and conspiring to commit money laundering.

California Lawmakers Introduce Online Gaming Bill

Two California lawmakers introduced a bill that would legalize online poker within the state's borders.

D.C. Council Member Michael A. Brown Likely to Reintroduce Online Poker Legislation

D.C. council member Michael A. Brown will reintroduce his Internet poker legislation.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Holds Oversight Hearing to Discuss Online Gaming

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs will hold an oversight hearing to discuss how the DOJ's new interpretation of the 1961 Wire act will affect the gaming interests of Indian tribes.

DOJ Responds to Elie's & Campos' Motions to Dismiss; Judge Refuses to Dismiss Charges

On Monday, the Department of Justice filed a response to Chad Elie & John Campos' motion to dimiss. The following day, a federal judge refused to dismiss the charges.

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.

District of Columbia Ready to Repeal Online Gambling Legislation

Washington, D.C. could repeal its online gambling 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.

Iowa Senator to Draft Bill for Intrastate Online Poker

Iowa Sen. Jeff Danielson says he plans to draft an Internet poker bill in Iowa sometime in the near future.

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