We have closely been covering news and updates on regulated poker in the United States. See if online poker laws have been passed in your state.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 16, 2013 | New Jersey, Poker Law, Poker News
Pokerstars, who have been vigorously pursuing entry into New Jersey gaming market, met yet another hurdle last week when New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement declared that review of their application will be suspended for up to two years. In a statement...
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 6, 2013 | New Jersey, Poker Law, Poker News
Having opened on November 26, New Jersey online poker market is barely a week old, but already surpassed the six-month its elder Nevada market. Two sites, WSOP.com and BorgataPoker.com – a joint enterprise of PartyPoker and Borgata Casinos, quickly assumed leadership...
by FTR Poker Admin | Nov 8, 2013 | New Jersey, Poker Law, Poker News
Rumours have started to circulate, first reported by PokerPlayer Newspaper, that PokerStars are not going to be one of the Sites go live in New Jersey on the 26th of November. Sources inside The New Jersey Division of Gaming Control have been reported to have said...
by FTR Poker Admin | Oct 30, 2013 | New Jersey, Poker Law, Poker News
Following it’s introduction of online gambling legislation, New Jersey has started to issue permits to land based casinos to offer gambling online. So far, 5 of these permits have been issued, with the bulk of the permits expected to be issued by the first week...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 1, 2013 | Nevada, New Jersey, Poker Law
The first US regulated Online Poker provider, Ultimate Poker is going to be working with Trump Entertainment Resorts to provide Online Poker to New Jersey residents. Ultimate Gaming, the owners of Ultimate Poker, have signed a deal with Trump Taj Mahal Associates to...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 14, 2013 | New Jersey, Poker Law, Poker News, PokerStars
PokerStars’ parent company, The Rational Group, today appealed the a court ruling made on the 17th of May regarding their purchase of the Atlantic City Casino in New Jersey. This deal would have given PokerStars access to attempt to break into the newly...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 3, 2013 | New Jersey, Poker News, PokerStars
On the 1st of May, we reported comments from The Atlantic Club, a New Jersey casino, that the deal for PokerStars to take over ownership of the venue was not going to be completed. The deal has been thought to hinge on the ability of PokerStars to enter the newly...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 1, 2013 | New Jersey, Poker News, PokerStars
It’s becoming clear from sources we have received that the deal by PokerStars’ Owners, The Rational Group, to buy the Atlantic Club casino is not going to go forward. The deal that was penned back in December stipulated a deadline of the 30th of April for...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 30, 2013 | Nevada, Poker News
By the time you read this, history will have been made and the first hand of online poker regulated by a branch of the US Government will have been dealt. Someone will have won the first real money in what is bound to be a massive business. Ultimate Poker launched...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 3, 2013 | Nevada, Poker News
In the first signing for the newly US regulated market, Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari is leading what is sure to be a plethora of upcoming announcements. “We’re thrilled to have Antonio Esfandiari represent our company,” said Ultimate Poker Chairman,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2013 | Nevada, New Jersey, Poker Law, Poker News
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has recently lodged a legal brief in opposition to PokerStars’ recent application to gain a Gaming Licence in New Jersey to allow it’s take over of the Atlantic Club Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The brief is centre...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 27, 2013 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law
Last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed an iGaming Bill into state law, that allows casinos to offer not only poker, but other traditional games to players in New Jersey. After Gov. Christie’s recent conditional veto on the bill, changes had been...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 13, 2013 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
With regulation of online poker in certain parts of the US seemingly only a matter of time, another casino owner in Las Vegas seems to be getting ready. Yesterday, American Casino & Entertainment Properties launched acePLAYpoker.com, a free to play online poker...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 12, 2013 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law
Back in December, the New Jersey Assembly and the NJ Senate had both approved a bill to allow internet gaming in the State. The Bill needed to be ratified by the Governor, Chris Christie within 45 days. That 45 day period was up on the 4th of February this year, and...
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 24, 2012 | Nebraska, Poker Law
Just yesterday, the five members of the Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously agreed to give South Point Casino a license to legally operate a real-money, intrastate poker website. The event is historic because it marks the first time that a license of this sort has...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jul 26, 2012 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
When Nevada’s Gaming Policy Committee wrapped up its final meeting yesterday before the 11-member panel’s scheduled calendar break, the panel, led by Governor Brian Sandoval, had unquestionably positioned Nevada to become the first state to allow at least...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 29, 2012 | Delaware, Poker Law, Poker News
Just yesterday, Delaware Governor, Jack Markell, made his state the second in the nation to legalize intrastate online gambling by signing the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012, legislation also known as House Bill 333. With amendments drafted by members of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 22, 2012 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
Just yesterday afternoon, Bally Technologies, Inc. received the first interactive gaming supplier license issued by the state of Nevada. Bally Technologies submitted its application for the license in October of last year, two months before Nevada became the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 18, 2012 | Delaware, Poker Law, Poker News
Last week, Delaware’s House of Representatives approved the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012, also known as House Bill 333, by a vote of 29 to 8, with four legislators choosing to abstain from voting. With amendments drafted by democratic Governor...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 18, 2012 | Delaware, Poker Law, Poker News
Last week, Delaware’s House of Representatives approved the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012, also known as House Bill 333, by a vote of 29 to 8, with four legislators choosing to abstain from voting. With amendments drafted by democratic Governor...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 12, 2012 | California, Online Poker News, Poker Law
In an unexpected turn of events, California Senate Bill 1463 was pulled from today’s meeting agenda. This bill would legalize and regular online poker within the state of California. It was expected to be voted on in the Senate Governmental Organization Committee...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 10, 2012 | California, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
On June 12th there will be some additional changes to California’s online poker bill SB1463. The main change will require that license applicants must currently operate a brick and mortar card room or casino that offers poker. Other changes include reducing the...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 8, 2012 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
Founded in 1932, Bally Technologies, Inc. received a unanimous recommendation for an interactive gaming supplier license from Nevada’s three-member Gaming Control Board on Wednesday of this week. Bally Technologies is the first company to receive a...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 2, 2012 | Live Poker Results, Nevada, Online Casino News, Poker Law, Poker News
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) will consider the issuance of Internet poker licenses for two industry leaders. The licensure of Bally Technologies, Inc. and International Game Technology will be reviewed during their June 6 and 7 meetings. Any approval would...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 21, 2012 | Illinois, Poker Law
When the Department of Justice issued its reinterpretation of the Wire Act in December of last year in response to the interest New York and Illinois had in selling lottery tickets via the Internet, the door was opened for Illinois to become the first state to offer...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 18, 2012 | North Carolina, Poker Law
On the same day a bill that would allow North Carolina’s only casino to offer live dealer card games was introduced to the state’s Senate, it was passed by the legislative body by a vote of 33 – 14. The bill will now move to North Carolina’s House...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 14, 2012 | Minnesota, Poker Law
An amendment to a bill that passed both houses of Minnesota’s state legislature last week may benefit both the Canterbury Park horsemen and the state’s Indian gambling interests if Minnesota’s Governor, Mark Dayton, signs off on it. The amendment...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 12, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
On Thursday, the Regulatory Oversight and Gambling Committee of New Jersey voted 3-1 (with one member abstaining) in favor of sending an online gaming bill (A2578) to a vote at the full Assembly. This is a good step forward for those in favor of online gambling in New...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 12, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
On Thursday, the Regulatory Oversight and Gambling Committee of New Jersey voted 3-1 (with one member abstaining) in favor of sending an online gaming bill (A2578) to a vote at the full Assembly. This is a good step forward for those in favor of online gambling in New...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 11, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
Legislatures in New Jersey are continuing their support for a bill which would legalize online gaming within their borders.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 11, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
Legislatures in New Jersey are continuing their support for a bill which would legalize online gaming within their borders.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 8, 2012 | California, Poker Law, Poker News
Bwin.Party has partnered with the Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) in a plan to offer online poker service to California residents.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 7, 2012 | California, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
Today bwin.Party announced a formal agreement with the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) to provide online poker to the residents of California if intrastate legislation is enacted. The UAIC is a federally recognized Californian Indian tribe that currently owns...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 7, 2012 | Maryland, Poker Law
Even before its scheduled opening on June 6, Maryland Live! Casino is successfully pre-enrolling customers in its Live! Rewards program through its play-for-fun casino website, Myliveonlinecasino.com. Thanks to Aristocrat’s casino management system, Oasis 360™,...
by FTR Poker Admin | May 4, 2012 | Ohio, Poker Law
Less than ten days before its scheduled opening on May 14, 2012, the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland received full gaming licenses from the Ohio Casino Control Commission. Formerly occupied by the Higbee Department Store, the Horseshoe Cleveland is owned by Dan...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 29, 2012 | Massachusetts, Poker Law
The group behind Everest Poker has come out in support of a bill which would legalize online poker in the state of Massachusetts.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 22, 2012 | Poker Law, Poker News, Utah
Gary Herbert, the Governor of Utah, recently sent an open letter to the leaders in Congress, asking that they stand firm against the legalization of online poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 16, 2012 | New Jersey, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
After the first attempt at legalizing poker within the state of New Jersey failed last year, sponsor Raymond Lesniak has helped the new Senate Bill 1565 get over the first few hurdles on its way to becoming law. In March of 2011, Republican Governor Chris Christie...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 10, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
Officials in the state of New Jersey have given a preliminary nod to a new online gambling bill.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 10, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
Officials in the state of New Jersey have given a preliminary nod to a new online gambling bill.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2012 | Kentucky, Poker Law
Judge Thomas Wingate ordered the seizure of 132 gambling domain names. But, the order wasn’t just to the registrars, it named the registry as well, Verisign. The problem exists whether or not gambling sites constitute being by definition a gambling device. Quite...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 30, 2012 | Delaware, Poker Law, Poker News
According to Brian Selander, Chief Strategy Officer of Delaware Governor, Jack Markell, Delaware may be about to join the handful of states, including New Jersey and California, that trails Nevada in the race to be the first state to legalize online gambling. Selander...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 24, 2012 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News, Utah
In a pre-emptive move against the possibility of legalized online gambling at the federal level, Utah has become the first state to legally opt out. Yesterday, Governor Gary Herbert signed into law bill HB108. This bill excludes all Utah residents from gambling online...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 23, 2012 | Kentucky, Online Poker News, Poker Law
Hog Wild Poker Leagues is giving people a chance to participate in this year’s Celebrity Derby Poker Championship Gala for free! The Celebrity Derby Poker Championship will be held in the Seelbach Hilton Hotel’s Medallion Ballroom in Louisville, Kentucky...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 21, 2012 | Hawaii, Poker Law
The bill that could have brought online poker to the state of Hawaii has been shelved for the time being. The bill named HB2422 failed to even make it to the legislative floor of Hawaii’s state government. This adds Hawaii to the states of Iowa, Mississippi as...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 2012 | Iowa, Poker Law
Iowa's proposed intra-state poker legislation is stuck in traffic.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 20, 2012 | New Jersey, Poker Law, Poker News
New Jersey State Senator, Raymond Lesniak, is sponsoring a bill that is similar to one rejected by the state’s Governor, Chris Christie, last year. If passed by both of New Jersey’s legislative houses, the current bill would make it legal for casinos...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 17, 2012 | Maryland, New York, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Utah, Washington
Last week, Bovada began blocking anyone from the states of Maryland, New York, Utah and Washington from creating a new account on their site. It has been said that Bovada will soon also start blocking existing customers from Maryland. Bovada is the rebranded name that...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 16, 2012 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
In a strategic move to solidify its status as one of the leading game market players, Lottomatica Group filed for five Interactive Gaming Service Provider licenses from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Among the applicants for Service Provider and Manufacturer are...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2012 | Iowa, Poker Law
Politicians in Iowa have taken a major step toward legalizing online poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 15, 2012 | Iowa, Poker Law
Iowa’s senate has passed an Internet poker measure according to a short article on cbsnews. This is pretty exciting news for everyone in the United States as it opens the door for other states to follow suit. Now that the bill has gone though the senate it must...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2012 | Mississippi, Poker Law
Filed on February 22, 2012, the Mississippi Lawful Internet Gaming Act of 2012 otherwise known as Mississippi House Bill 1373 didn’t make it past the first round. In just a few short weeks after being filed, the measure failed to get the three-fifths vote...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 14, 2012 | Poker Law, Poker News, Utah
The Utah Senate has passed House Bill 108 which prohibits internet gambling on computers and handheld devices. The bill was introduced by Republican Stephen Sandstrom earlier in the year into the House of Representatives, who has been quoted as saying, “We want...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 13, 2012 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
Officials in Nevada are confident that their state will become the first in the union to offer legal online poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 9, 2012 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
bwin.party has officially made its application for a Nevada Internet Gaming License in preparation for legalized intrastate online gaming. The move surprises few, as bwin.party made its intentions clear last November by entering into a partnership with MGM Resorts...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
New Jersey's case for the legalization of online gambling has taken a step forward, followed by two quick steps back.
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 6, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
New Jersey's case for the legalization of online gambling has taken a step forward, followed by two quick steps back.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2012 | Iowa, Poker Law
Iowa's proposed poker legislation has taken another step forward, just days after being approved by a small panel of state senators.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 23, 2012 | Mississippi, Poker Law
An article written by Brian Pempus of cardplayer.com suggests the state of Mississippi may be trying to grab a slice of the pre-nationwide legislation pie by allowing for poker to be played by state residents. Due to a reversal of policy from the Department of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 22, 2012 | Iowa, Poker Law
Legislators within the state of Iowa have shown early support for a new bill which would legalize online poker within their borders.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 17, 2012 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
It seems online poker in America may not come to realization according to an article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal by Howard Stutz. As reported yesterday the bill by Sen. Harry Reid did not contain the poker legislation that everyone had hoped for, dampening most of...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 11, 2012 | Poker Law, Tennessee
There are a number of officials in Tennessee who believe that legalized online poker would cut into their state lottery revenues, much of which goes towards education programs. Shirley Raines, President of the University of Memphis, is opposed to bill H.R. 2366 that...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 8, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
A new law has surfaced in New Jersey which, if passed, would clear the way for the state's land-based casinos to offer mobile gambling within the walls of their establishments.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 8, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
A new law has surfaced in New Jersey which, if passed, would clear the way for the state's land-based casinos to offer mobile gambling within the walls of their establishments.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 1, 2012 | Poker Law, Poker News, Utah
The state of Utah is currently considering a bill which would continue their prohibition of online gaming should the activity become legal at the federal level.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 30, 2012 | New York, Poker Law
A recent New York court ruling regarding the ancient Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jong may prove to have positive effects on the potential legalization of online poker. During Criminal Court Judge John H. Wilson’s ruling in People v. Feng, he declared that...
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 18, 2012 | Iowa, Poker Law
Politicians in Iowa are working to assemble a poker system which could incorporate players from multiple regions of the country.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 8, 2012 | Kentucky, New York, Poker Law
As the national political scene heats up, the governors of both New York and Kentucky are considering an expansion to the gambling laws in their states.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 5, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
Senator Raymond Lesniak, the man behind many of the recent attempts to legalize online gambling within the state of New Jersey, is at it again.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 5, 2012 | New Jersey, New Jersey Casinos, Poker Law, Poker News
Senator Raymond Lesniak, the man behind many of the recent attempts to legalize online gambling within the state of New Jersey, is at it again.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 26, 2011 | Live Poker Results, Nevada, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
Late last week, the Nevada Gaming Commission officially approved Regulation 5A in a unanimous 4-0 vote. This regulation sets the rules and framework for online poker within the state of Nevada, including licensing requirements. The Las Vegas Review-Journal estimates...
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 4, 2011 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
Five players in they gambling industry have applied for online poker licenses in the state of Nevada. 888 Holdings, International Gaming Technology, South Point Poker, Bally Technologies, and Cantor Gaming are now vying to become the first companies to offer legal internet poker within American borders.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 2, 2011 | North Carolina, Poker Law
The state of North Carolina is currently considering a new version of their Cherokee Gambling Compact, which could lead to the legalization of "games of dice, roulette and live poker while also establishing clear-cut regulatory guidelines for operators of video sweepstakes," according to iGaming Business.
by FTR Poker Admin | Nov 30, 2011 | Nevada, Poker Law, Poker News
Nevada is preparing to allow casinos and other organizations to fill out applications which, if accepted, would allow companies to provide legal online poker to state residents. Come February 2012, parties will be able to vie for the right to become the first regulated, fully functional internet poker service in the United States.
