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Ryan Thompson

Ryan Thompson is a poker player and writer from the United States. His interest in the game started with friendly home games and grew into regular online play, including plenty of sessions on PokerStars, as well as live tournaments. Ryan follows the professional circuit closely, from the World Series of Poker to the major online series, and writes about tournament results, emerging players and the latest developments in the poker world.

States

Amaya and NJ to Begin PokerStars Licensing Talks on Thursday

Ryan Thompson June 18, 2014 0 comments

It appears that Amaya is wasting little time in beginning the process of getting PokerStars licensed for New Jersey. According to The Big Story,...

Editorial

Pokerstars’ US Ambitions Could Lead To A Sale

Ryan Thompson May 26, 2014 0 comments

In recent months, whispers have been heard throughout the industry that various companies might acquire online gaming giant PokerStars. One rumor was that Wynn was a potential buyer,...

States

Pennsylvania Releases Casino Gaming Study: iGaming $184m in First Year

Ryan Thompson May 7, 2014 0 comments

Pennsylvania has released The Current Condition and Future Viability of Casino Gaming in Pennsylvania, the full report can be found here. The report was commissioned on December 13,...

Federal

IGaming Numbers Down Short Term But Analysts Remain Positive for Future

Ryan Thompson March 28, 2014 0 comments

The most recent revenue figures have been released for the iGaming industry. Adam Krejcik took to Twitter earlier Friday to break down the numbers both nationally...

Federal

Democratic Governor’s Association Voices Opposition of Graham Bill

Ryan Thompson March 25, 2014 0 comments

On Monday, Texas Governor Rick Perry sent the House and Senate Judiciary Committees a letter asking for a reversal of the DOJ’s opinion on the Wire Act. Today,...

States

New Jersey Tournament Traffic Rundown for the Week Ending 3/16/2014

Ryan Thompson March 18, 2014 0 comments

New Jersey online poker tournament traffic for the week ending 3/16/2014.

Ballys Casino - Atlantic City, New Jersey

States

Ballys Atlantic City to Receive WSOP Themed Poker Room

Ryan Thompson February 21, 2014 0 comments

World Series of Poker officials are looking to expand their footprint on the Atlantic City gambling market. Earlier today, officials announced that a WSOP themed poker...

Federal

Google Chromecast to Block Online Gambling Apps

Ryan Thompson February 4, 2014 0 comments

Google Chromecast will allow you to transfer video from your Android or table to a larger device such as your TV, that is unless you want to play...

States

PartyPoker Signs Sponsorship Deal with New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers

Ryan Thompson January 8, 2014 0 comments

The New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia 76ers are officially the first two professional sports team to sign an online gambling sponsorship deal in the US. Earlier today,...

General States

Florida Lawmakers Planning Overhaul To Gaming Legislation

Ryan Thompson January 6, 2014 0 comments

Florida legislators are planning a huge overhaul of the state’s outdated gambling laws, but if they don’t act quickly, the fate of the industry could lie in...

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