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AGCC Releases Statement for British Players
A cryptic statement from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission has many wondering if there’s a new twist to be found in the Full Tilt Poker saga.
The AGCC, which was the body that oversaw Full Tilt Poker and eventually revoked the site’s operating licenses, r...
Ex-Wife of Phil Ivey Files Lawsuits Related to Divorce
Phil Ivey has been involved in some very public incidents over the past year, but perhaps none had a bigger impact on his life than the relatively private matter that was his divorce. Now, Ivey’s ex-wife is pursuing further court action on the couple’s divorce, say...
New York Governor Supports NYC Casino
While casino gambling has rapidly expanded throughout the northeastern United States, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has set his sights on potentially putting a casino in the largest market in the country.
“Do I support casino gaming at a New York City location? &hell...
Justice Department Determines Wire Act Not Applicable to Poker
The US Justice Department issued a ruling Friday that may spell good news for the future of online poker. According to the relatively low-key legal memo, the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice has made a determination that the Interstate Wire Act – the ...
Absolute Poker Co-Founder Enters Guilty Plea
Brent Beckley, co-founder of Absolute Poker, entered a plea of guilty to the criminal charges he faced in relation to the Black Friday online poker crackdown earlier this year. Beckley was one of 11 individuals indicted on April 15 in the shutdown of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poke...
As Indian Casino Profits Rise, So Does Disenrollment
In the United States, American Indian casinos are a big business. Many Native American tribes have used the proceeds from casinos to help formerly poverty-stricken tribes prosper, often distributing the casino profits to all members of the tribe on a monthly basis. However, th...
French Gambler Suing Goverment Over Ban List Error
A French citizen is suing his government for €100,000, claiming that the government did not take the steps necessary to impose his requested ban from online poker sites.
The man, a 37-year-old from Reims, registered to be placed on a voluntary list that would see him b...
Study Suggests Online Poker Wouldn't Hurt State Lotteries
A new study commissioned by Fair Play USA suggests that fears over the potential for online poker to sap money away from state lotteries have been exaggerated. According to a data analysis from the pro-online poker group, the number of American players participating in online ...
Sands Chairman Against USA Online Poker Regulation
While many of the powerful players in the gambling industry have come out in favor of online poker in the USA, that opinion is still far from unanimous. Nothing better shows the current divide amongst the leaders of the casino sector than the recent comments by Sheldon Adelson...
BetFair Cries Foul Over German Laws
Germany has long had more restrictive online gambling laws than many of its neighbors. Now, Betfair is hoping that the European Union will agree that changes need to be in order to bring Germany in line with EU rules.
Betfair, which first complained about their inability to...
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