States

New York Senate Passes Poker Bill With Lopsided Vote As Online Gambling Momentum Builds

Steve Ruddock June 15, 2016 0 comments

The New York Senate overwhelmingly passed an online poker bill, part of a growing amount of momentum for online gambling legislation in many states.

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States

Michigan Online Gambling Bill Picks Up Steam, Reaches Full Senate

Steve Ruddock June 9, 2016 0 comments

A Michigan Senate committee advanced a bill that would legalize online gambling, although the legislature is currently concerned with finalizing the state budget.

Former Full Tilt Owner Chris Ferguson Returns To WSOP: How Much Do We Care?

Steve Ruddock June 6, 2016 0 comments

One of Black Friday's villains, former Full Tilt executive Chris Ferguson, was back at the World Series of Poker.

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General

US Casinos Are Reinvesting In Poker Rooms, And That’s Great For The Game

Steve Ruddock June 4, 2016 0 comments

After a rash of poker room closings in the past few years, it now appears the casino industry is ready to start reinvesting in U.S. poker and poker...

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Editorial

How Gary Johnson’s Presidential Campaign Could Help Online Poker And Gambling

Steve Ruddock June 2, 2016 0 comments

The Libertarian Party picked former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson as its presidential nominee, a good development for proponents of online poker and daily fantasy sports.

General

MGM Acquisition Of Borgata Could Have Significant Consequences For Online Gambling

Steve Ruddock June 1, 2016 0 comments

MGM Resorts acquired Boyd Gaming's stake in Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel & Casino, which could have major ramifications for U.S. online poker and gambling.