Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., are close to a deal on legislation to legalize online poker while tightening restrictions on other forms of Internet gaming and are seeking Republican support for the agreement, according to Reid and a Democratic aide.
Read More . . .A survey of registered voters in the Golden State found that Californians would prefer legalization of sports betting over online poker.
Read More . . .A few weeks ago, Gov. Chris Christie announced his willingness to encourage sports betting in New Jersey in spite of a 20-year-old federal law that limits wagering on sports to four states, none of which is ours. His message to those who might not like it: I'll see you in court.
Read More . . .The subject is dicey, the stakes are high and the clock is ticking.
Read More . . .One day after Atlantic City's casinos reported another round of disappointing profits, a state Assembly chairman called for a hearing next week to explore the expansion of legalized gambling to the Meadowlands.
Read More . . .Why go to Nevada to bet on the Super Bowl or March Madness?
Read More . . .A Texas payment processing company has agreed to forfeit more than $6 million in a settlement with federal prosecutors that grew out of a U.S. crackdown on Internet gambling.
Read More . . .According to eGaming Review, PokerStars has filed a motion to dismiss civil charges filed against a number of the company's subsidiaries last September.
Read More . . .A bill in Congress would establish a program overseen by the Department of Commerce for state licensing of internet poker. The bill's sponsor says it gives states power to decide whether or not to allow internet poker within their borders and a share of any revenue generated.
Read More . . .Representatives of Delaware's gambling industry are gathering to discuss a new law authorizing online betting and more venues for sports wagering and other gambling
Read More . . .An Internet poker company founder who surrendered last week to face charges he operated his business like a Ponzi scheme was released on bail Monday.
Read More . . .Gov. Martin O'Malley confirmed Friday he will not call a second special session of the Maryland General Assembly next week to address an expansion of the state's gambling regulations but didn't rule out calling one within the next few weeks.
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