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Steve Ruddock

Steve covers nearly every angle of online poker in his job as a full-time freelance online gaming writer, with a focus on the regulated markets in New Jersey and Nevada for USPoker.

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Ten Signs You Are In a Well-Run Poker Room

Steve Ruddock December 14, 2016 0 comments

Poker rooms come in all shapes and sizes, but the good ones and the busy ones all share common traits, like making players feel welcome.

Global Poker League Season One: Dissecting The Good And The Bad

Steve Ruddock December 12, 2016 0 comments

A look back at what went right and wrong during the inaugural season of the Global Poker League, and what to expect in season two.

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MGM National Harbor — A $1.4 Billion Maryland Casino — Will Open This Week

Steve Ruddock December 7, 2016 0 comments

MGM will debut its $1.4 billion casino property that overlooks the nation's capital on the banks of the Potomac River in Maryland this week.

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Tioga Downs Is First Of Four New York Casinos To Open; Will It Impact Online Gambling?

Steve Ruddock December 5, 2016 0 comments

Tioga Downs Casino became the first of four commercial casinos in New York authorized in 2013 to open its doors.

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Key Takeaways From The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Annual Report

Steve Ruddock December 2, 2016 0 comments

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission submitted its annual gaming report to the state. The report covers everything from responsible gaming to goals for 2017.

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Five Critical Moments In The Development Of New Jersey Online Gambling

Steve Ruddock December 1, 2016 0 comments

A look at the five most consequential developments in New Jersey online gambling history, from the successful launch in 2013 to the entry of PokerStars.