Tag: Politics and Poker
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What are Online Poker's Chances During the Congressional Lame-Duck Session?
Does online poker have a chance during Congress' lame-duck session? |
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John Pappas Says U.S. FTP Player Remission Process Won't be a "Speedy Process"
John Pappas talks about his meeting regarding the repayment of U.S. Full Tilt Poker Funds with the Department of Justice. |
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Poker Players Alliance Prepping Letter Detailing Concerns for Reid-Kyl Online Poker Bill
Poker Players Alliance prepping letter for Reid-Kyl online poker bill. |
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The Nightly Turbo: Selbst & Weisner Win, No Player Penalties in Reid-Kyl Bill, and More
Vanessa Selbst, Melanie Weisner & Matthew Weber all win big; Reid-Kyl bill removes player penalty language; & PokerStars introduces "run-it-twice" option. |
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Opinion: Matthew Kredell Analyzes State Versus Federal Online Poker Legislation
Matthew Kredell analyzes state versus federal online poker legislation. |
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Summary Text of Reid-Kyl Internet Gambling Bill Goes Public
A look at the summary text of the Harry Reid and Jon Kyl Internet gambling bill. |
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Poker Players Alliance Releases Congressional Ratings Guide; Decline in Poker Opponents
According to the current Congressional Ratings Guide from the PPA, there has been a decline of poker opponents on Capitol Hill. |
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NY Judge Rules Poker is a Game of Skill; Not Illegal Under Illegal Gambling Business Act
According to a New York judge, poker is a game of skill. |
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PokerStars Settlement: What Does it Mean for Online Poker Legislation in the U.S?
What implications could the PokerStars settlement have for online poker legislation? |
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Discussion Draft of Internet Gaming Bill Released by Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
What interests does the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs want in an online poker bill? |
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Could the Indian Tribes Be Preparing Their Own Federal Internet Poker Bill?
Are the Indian tribes drafting their own federal online poker legislation? |
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Absolute Poker's Brent Beckley Gets 14-Month Prison Sentence in Black Friday Indictments
Absolute Poker co-founder Brent Beckley was sentenced to 14 months in prison. |
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Delaware Becomes Second State to Authorize Online Poker
On Wednesday, Delaware became the second state, behind Nevada, to legalize online poker. |
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Online Poker Opponents Send Letters to Congressional Leaders Asking for Stricter Laws
Opponents of online poker legislation send letters to Congress asking for stricter laws. |
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Lesniak Says New Jersey Internet Gambling Bill Not Likely to be Voted on Until Fall
New Jersey State Sen. Raymond Lesniak gives his thoughts on the future of the Internet gambling bill. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Schleswig-Holstein Awards Three Online Gaming Licenses; Betfair Benefits
Schleswig-Holstein has awarded three online gaming licenses. |
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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. |
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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. |



















