by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 8, 2014 | Editorials, Nevada
Matt Stout Matt Stout is an online and live poker pro who has amassed more than $2.5 million in tournament cashes. As impressive as that is, Matt’s success on the felt is nothing compared to the number of lives he’s changed as a volunteer, fundraiser and humanitarian....
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 | 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 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 | 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 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 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 | 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 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. The Nevada Gaming Control Board, in particular, has voiced their optimism on the matter. “The process,” said Chairman Mark Lipparelli,...
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 | 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 | 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...
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...
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