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Virginia Bill Designating Poker As A Game Of Skill Clears First Hurdle

Steve Ruddock January 25, 2017 0 comments

A bill that would designate poker as a game of skill and allow permitted entities to run poker tournaments passed a committee vote.

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Annual American Poker Awards Open For Nominations, Feature New Categories

Steve Ruddock January 24, 2017 0 comments

The GPI American Poker Awards nomination process has begun with six new categories in 2017. Here's a breakdown of the categories and the nomination process

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Lawmakers In Washington State Talk Online Poker, But Action Unlikely

Steve Ruddock January 20, 2017 0 comments

A Washington state Senate committee held an online poker hearing, but the passage of the bill isn't expected, per the chairman.

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Virginia State Senator Wants To Classify Poker As Game Of Skill

Steve Ruddock January 19, 2017 0 comments

Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas has been pushing for her state to authorize casinos. With little to show for it, Lucas has turned her focus to poker.

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Washington State Online Poker And Daily Fantasy Sports Hearing Live Blog

Steve Ruddock January 18, 2017 0 comments

Live updates from the online poker and daily fantasy sports hearing in the Washington State Senate Commerce, Labor & Sports Committee.

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Virginia Legislature Kills Online Lottery Bill For Now

Steve Ruddock January 18, 2017 0 comments

A bill that would have allowed the Virginia lottery to sell certain lottery tickets online was voted down in a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday.

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Man Facing Leukemia Plays Borgata Winter Poker Open As A Sponsored PokerStars Player

Steve Ruddock January 17, 2017 0 comments

PokerStars is sponsoring Damon Ferrante in the Borgata Winter Poker Open. He is battling an incurable form of cancer will donate a portion of his winnings.