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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.

Lesniak Concerned NJ Gov. Christie is Wavering Support for Internet Gambling Legislation

New Jersey Sen. Raymond Lesniak discusses Gov. Chris Christie's wavering support on Internet gambling legislation.

Schleswig-Holstein Awards Three Online Gaming Licenses; Betfair Benefits

Schleswig-Holstein has awarded three online gaming licenses.

The Nightly Turbo: Online Poker Opposition, Largest Prize Pool in Minnesota History & More

Get caught up on the latest poker news stories in the Nightly Turbo.

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.

Inside Gaming: Sands Opens $4.4B Macau Casino, MGM Imagines LV Strip Zip Lines, and More

Sands China opens a new mega-resort in Macau, MGM considers a zip line for the Vegas Strip, and Tropicana AC has a major union dispute on its hands.

Lesniak Expects New Jersey's Internet Poker Bill to Reach Finish Line

Will New Jersey have Internet poker by the fall? Senator Lesniak believes so.

Inside Gaming: Caesars Interactive Sells Stake, Palms Poker Room Remodel, and More

What's happening to the Palms Poker Room? Find out in this edition of Inside Gaming.

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.

Judge Postpones Acceptance of Plea Agreement in John Campos Case

U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan has refused to accept the plea agreement with John Campos until the prosecution explains their reasoning.

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.

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.

California Lawmakers Introduce Online Gaming Bill

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

Iowa Online Poker Bill Passed by Senate State Government Committee

On Wednesday, Iowa Senate Study Bill 3164, a bill that will allow state licensees to operate internet wagering on poker, was passed by a Senate State Government Committee.

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 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.

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.

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