Author Archives

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.

General

Online Poker on Agenda When California Legislature Reconvenes

Ryan Thompson December 31, 2011 0 comments

California is a state desperate for solutions to their financial problems. With the recent clarification of the Wire Act by the US Department of Justice, California is looking...

General

Legalizing Online Poker Could Bring $13 Million in Taxes to Iowa

Ryan Thompson December 12, 2011 0 comments

The state of Iowa has been considering the impact of legalizing online poker, just like many other states in the Union. The main regulator of Iowa’s gaming industry,...

Editorial

CBTA: Legislators Consult with Us Over Legalizing Online Poker

Ryan Thompson November 22, 2011 0 comments

The California Senate continues to debate the pros and cons of passing a bill to decriminalize and regulate online poker. Despite the benefits regulation may bring to the...

General

PPA Chairman D’Amato to Speak at Indian Affairs Hearing on Online Gambling

Ryan Thompson November 14, 2011 0 comments

New information has been released regarding the Congressional hearings to take place this week regarding online poker. The first hearing will commence on Thursday November 17th at 2:15...

General

DOJ Ties Online Poker to Organized Crime in Rebuttal to Elie and Campos Dismissal Motions

Ryan Thompson November 5, 2011 0 comments

Last month, John Campos and Chad Elie filed motions to have the DOJ’s case against them dismissed. On Friday, the US Department of Justice responded to those motions...

General

Absolute Poker and UB to Sell Assets to Pay Back Players

Ryan Thompson October 30, 2011 0 comments

Since the Black Friday indictments were revealed on April 15th of this year, very little has been heard from either Absolute Poker or UB. Payouts for players outside...

General

PPA Petitions Obama Administration to Legalize Online Poker

Ryan Thompson September 29, 2011 0 comments

The Poker Player’s Alliance is spearheading an online petition campaign in an attempt to garner attention from President Obama regarding online poker legislation. The White House asked...

General

New Online Poker Bills by John Campbell & Joe Barton

Ryan Thompson June 24, 2011 0 comments

Last year was a tough one for online poker. With the Black Friday crackdown this year, it seems this might also be a tough year, but a few...

General

Harry Reid Poker Bill 2010

Ryan Thompson December 16, 2010 0 comments

While Harry Reid’s push to legalize online poker is believed to be a payback to the many casino interests that donated to Reid’s re-election campaign, Reid might have...

NEWER POSTS