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Dustin Gouker

Having worked in sports journalism for over 15 years for publications including the Washington Post and the D.C. Examiner, Dustin Gouker brings a unique perspective to USPoker. An avid player for most of his life, he has written about poker for more than 7 years.

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Does UAIC’s Shift Signal The Tribal Stalemate On California Online Poker Can Be Broken?

Dustin Gouker March 1, 2016 0 comments

The addition of a new tribe to the PokerStars coalition regarding online poker legislation in California is a positive development in the state.

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Hope For California Online Poker Ramping Up Again With New Bill

Dustin Gouker February 22, 2016 0 comments

Online poker is on its way to getting yet another look in California in 2016 -- what might be the most serious attempt to regulate iGaming in the...

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In Pennsylvania, Sports Betting, Online Poker Stay Ahead Of Fantasy Sports Regulation

Dustin Gouker February 10, 2016 0 comments

More than a third of states are moving to regulate the daily fantasy sports industry, but such an effort has not really taken hold in Pennsylvania.

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New Jersey Online Poker Could Look A Lot Different In 2016 And Beyond

Dustin Gouker February 5, 2016 0 comments

The New Jersey online poker market has not seen any seismic changes recently, but there are likely to be some shakeups in the coming year.

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New York Online Poker Bill Set For Key Committee Vote

Dustin Gouker February 1, 2016 0 comments

New York will take its latest stab at online poker legislation on Tuesday, when a Senate committee will consider a regulatory bill.

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Is ‘Omnibus’ Approach To Online Gambling Regulation Gaining Momentum?

Dustin Gouker January 25, 2016 0 comments

The idea that daily fantasy sports regulation should be considered alongside other forms of online gaming has another proponent.

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Key PA Lawmaker: Online Gambling Bill Will Be Passed By July

Dustin Gouker January 19, 2016 0 comments

Rep. John Payne, a longtime proponent of legalizing online gambling in Pennsylvania, has said he believes an iGaming bill will pass in the state by this summer.

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Pennsylvania Online Gambling Still ‘Current Topic of Discussion’ During Budget Negotiations

Dustin Gouker January 12, 2016 0 comments

Progress toward passing an online gaming bill in Pennsylvania stalled late in 2015, but it appears gaming expansion is still on the table as the state tries to...

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The Daily Fantasy Sports Analogy Game; Or Why DFS Is Not Like A Spelling Bee

Dustin Gouker January 5, 2016 0 comments

Analogies the daily fantasy sports industry has made about its offerings have been many and varied, from spelling bees to the stock market.

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Will Online Gambling Remain On Sidelines During Pennsylvania Budget Crisis?

Dustin Gouker December 22, 2015 0 comments

The collapse of the state budget negotiations in Pennsylvania has created chaos, but it might not be enough to see online poker added back into the mix.

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