Pessimistic about poker
- Jan 14, 2013
It was clear as the "fiscal cliff" deadline closed in on federal lawmakers last month that there was no way an online poker bill would reach the floor of the Senate for a vote.
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Online Poker Lobbyists Will Shift Focus from Federal to State-by-State Platform in 2013
- Jan 10, 2013
Ever since the movement for legalized online poker grew out of the threat from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act six years ago, the poker lobby's focus has been to obtain regulation at the federal level. This focus will change in 2013 as the future of online poker in the U.S. moves to a state-by-state basis.
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Panelists warn lawmakers about the challenges of online gambling
- Jan 9, 2013
As the prospect of passage of federal legislation legalizing online poker play continues to dim, several states are looking to move independently to offer various forms of Internet gambling.
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Pooling legislation introduced in Nevada
- Jan 9, 2013
Draft legislation has been submitted to the Nevada Legislature that could eventually see the western state's current gambling regulations amended in order to allow licensed operators to accept online poker wagers from players located in other jurisdictions.
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Nevada Proposal Grants Governor Authority to Approve Interstate Online Poker Compacts
- Jan 8, 2013
Changes to state law would eliminate the need for federal legislation or approval to offer interstate poker.
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Panelists warn lawmakers about the challenges of online gambling
- Jan 7, 2013
As the prospect of passage of federal legislation legalizing online poker play continues to dim, several states are looking to move independently to offer various forms of Internet gambling.
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Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear may push for casino gambling without ties to racetracks
- Jan 4, 2013
Gov. Steve Beshear said Thursday he may propose a casino amendment that doesn't guarantee licenses or revenue to racetracks — saying it's the only way to get it through the legislature.
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Iowa Lottery Against Federal Online Poker Plan
- Jan 4, 2013
The CEO of the Iowa Lottery has joined in with other members of the industry to oppose the federal legalization of Internet gaming, according to the Associated Press.
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Despite benefits, NCAA claims gambling hurts sports' integrity
- Jan 3, 2013
For those dearly devoted of you who paid attention to me in September, I noted that the best bet in the NFL had proven to be whenever a West Coast team played an East Coast team at night, because the Pacific players had their clocks better set.
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Deficit Debate May Bolster Chances for Federal Online Gaming
- Jan 2, 2013
The federal government's commitment to reducing the federal budget may provide the much needed opening for federal discussions about legalizing online gaming, reported Connecticut's The Day.
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Lottery chief opposes online gambling proposals
- Jan 2, 2013
The Iowa Lottery is urging Congress to reject proposals to authorize federal regulation of Internet gambling.
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New Jersey governor urged to sign online gambling bill
- Jan 2, 2013
After helping to get proposed legislation approved just before Christmas that could see New Jersey legalise intra-state online casino gambling, four members of the New Jersey Senate have now written to Governor Chris Christie urging him to sign the measure into law.
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