Conservative Lobbying Groups Push for Strengthening of UIGEA
A dozen conservative lobbying groups are asking Congress to stop online poker and gaming in the United States and to strengthen the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.
White House Responds to Online Poker Petition
Poker players who signed an online petition about online poker in the United States this week received a response from the White House on the issue this week.
Illinois Latest State to Consider Online Poker, Gaming
Illinois State Senate President John Cullerton is floating the idea of regulating online poker and gaming in the state, according to a letter he wrote this week.
U.S. Online Poker Regulation Updates From Mainstream Media
Online poker regulation got a bit of run in the mainstream press this week, with stories from the Los Angeles Times and Reuters addressing the subject.
Poker Players Alliance Launches New Campaign
The Poker Players Alliance has launched a new campaign to push for online poker regulation in the United States.
Nevada Gaming Policy Committee Meets on Online Poker
The Nevada Gaming Policy Committee, which hadn’t been convened in nearly three decades, met on Wednesday to discuss the topic of online poker regulation.
Independent Review: Alderney Handled Full Tilt Poker Appropriately
An independent review found that the Alderney Gambling Control Commission handled the case of Full Tilt Poker’s licensing in an appropriate manner, according a report published Tuesday
Reports: Black Friday Defendants Campos, Elie Take Plea Deals
John Campos and Chad Elie, who were slated to go to trail in cases stemming from online poker’s “Black Friday” in 2011, have reached plea deals with the U.S. government.
Utah Bans Online Poker, Gambling
Utah has banned online and poker and gambling in the state, after Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill into law this week.
Australian Payment Processor Tzvetkoff to Testify in Black Friday Case
Australian payment processor Daniel Tzvetkoff will be a star witness in a Black Friday online poker trial in the United States, according to reports.
