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Ira Rubin Arrested on Black Friday Charges

by | Apr 27, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News

Ira Rubin, one of the 11 individuals indicted during poker's Black Friday purge, was arrested this past Monday in Guatemala. He made his initial court appearance today, facing Judge Andrea M. Simonton in Miami, Florida. As of yet, it appears that the defendant is without legal representation.

Florida Online Poker Legislation Dies

by | Apr 15, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News

A legislation that would have allowed intrastate online poker to be legal to Florida residents has died before making it out of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. The bill, known as Senate Bill 812, was supported by Republican State Senator Miguel Diaz de la...

PPA Optimistic Over New Congress

by | Jan 16, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News

Following the swearing in of the 112th Congress, key figures of America's Poker Players Alliance are ready to resume discussions on the legal nature of their namesake game. After last year's relatively close brush with regulation, poker continues to grow with unprecedented speed.

Washington, DC Passes Poker Amendment

by | Dec 16, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News

With the fight for legal online poker beginning to pick up steam, the nation's capital has passed legislation which will allow residents to engage in real money online games, including poker and fantasy sports. Included as part of a budget amendment, this bit of business injected language favorable to internet gaming into the government's financial plan.

Wynn Resorts Warms To Internet Gaming

by | Oct 14, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News

After years spent silent regarding the legalization of online gambling in America, Wynn Resorts, Ltd. has reportedly opened their stance. Following two years of decreased earnings, the Vegas-based gaming corporation are believed to be ready to discuss the possibility of expanding into the online market. With more and more players reluctant to commit so much time and energy to a long distance trip, the ability to pipe their gaming services into the homes of millions of US consumers may be too much to ignore.

PokerStars Estonia Launches with Government OK

by | Oct 9, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News, PokerStars

In conjunction with the government of Estonia, PokerStars has launched its third country-specific gaming site. The newest entry, PokerStars.ee, “complies fully with Estonian law and enables the country's residents to continue playing at the world's largest poker site and to qualify for the biggest live events across the globe, such as the PokerStars European Poker Tour,” according to a recent press release.

Casinos Change Stance on Online Gaming

by | Oct 5, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News

The debate over online gambling in the United States has been dissected by politicians, economists, and businesspeople all over the world. Congress has been mulling over Representative Barney Frank’s bill that would legalize Internet gambling (besides sports...

Michael Mizrachi, Full Tilt Under Fire

by | Sep 18, 2010 | Full Tilt Poker, Poker Law, Poker News

Just when things seemed to be going so well for Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, the law steps in to ruin his fun. One of the stars of this year's November Nine, Mizrachi has been named in a lawsuit by the Texas-based company Deliverance Poker. The company alleges that, in July of 2009, the Grinder signed an agreement which promised that he would act as a representative for their product. The document also allegedly earned him a payment of $150,000, as well as a 1.75% interest in the company. Mizrachi would also have received an undetermined amount of buy-ins and paid expenses, paying his way to poker tournaments around the world.

Cake Partners with Indian Casinos

by | Sep 9, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News

With all of the recent talks swirling around the legalization of online poker within US borders, Atlantis Internet Group Corp., the parent company of Cake Poker Network, has entered into a deal which will bring its services to thousands of players across North American soil. Starting immediately, they will begin providing legal online poker to patrons of numerous tribal casinos scattered throughout the country.

Online Poker Banned in South Africa

by | Aug 26, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News

South Africa has deemed all Internet gaming, including online poker, to be illegal within their country. This ruling is shocking since most countries are pushing toward allowing online poker. The South African ruling will allow prosecution of both online poker rooms...

PokerStars Surprises with HR 2267 Legislation Support

by | Aug 4, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News, PokerStars

With the legalization of poker gaining steam around the world, it looks as though America may soon be jumping on the regulation bandwagon. The bad news? Both parties on the divided Financial Services Committee seem to have agreed on an amendment which, if included, would bar companies who are currently believe to be in violation of US law from obtaining a license.

Congressional Poker Nemesis Losing Power

by | Jul 28, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News

As the November elections loom, it seems as though one of online poker's biggest opponents may have talked his way out of a job. Alabama Republican Spence Bachus, who has raised eyebrows throughout the House of Representatives with his feeble arguments and disregard for facts, may lose his seat as the senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee.

Poker Gaining Recognition as Skill Game

by | Jul 14, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News

“It's all in the cards” - What a load of baloney. As any devout poker player knows, the cards play a more minor role than most outsiders would ever believe. While the game's practitioners and devotees have long been aware of this distinction, it seems as though the court of public opinion is finally beginning to swing our way. More than ever, individuals and entire nations are beginning to see that a winner's edge comes not from the two pieces of paper in his or her hand, but from the quick computations and sharp observations made regarding their opponents.

Quick Hits: Laak nears world record, Bracelet talk, and others

by | Jun 5, 2010 | High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News, WSOP

It's been a slow couple days in the poker world, outside of the always exciting WSOP. Most of the online giants are holding off on the big promotions, spending their money instead on lucrative sponsorship and advertising deals. While this is great for the visibility of the game, it sure does make for some boring online play. But as we say in poker, there's always another game. There are plenty of interesting news nuggets to find, if your ears are open and your reads are sharp. With that in mind, here is a brief rundown of the latest info from the digital and tangible felt...

Switzerland Dubs Poker a Game of Chance

by | Jun 2, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News

As they say in Vegas, the house always wins. Such was the case today in Switzerland, where a lawsuit brought to the Supreme Court by the Swiss casino industry declared poker a game of chance. As a result of the ruling, the only legal way to play poker in Switzerland...

On Poker, Canadian Taxes and Utopia

by | Mar 24, 2010 | Poker Law

In a perfect world, the politicians would instantly see why it is impossible to tax gambling winnings. They would see that the money generated by gambling for the players is theoretically highly inconsistent, and that no matter how hard any given player tries, the...

Iowa Moves to Legalize Online Poker

by | Mar 5, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News

If a group of Iowa State Congressmen gets its way, gaming sites and FTR members won’t be the only ones making money from online poker. If passed, the Congressmen’s plan would make Iowa the first state in the nation to allow and regulate in-state online...

Strike Three for Clonie Gowen: Full Tilt Lawsuit Denied

by | Feb 23, 2010 | Full Tilt Poker, High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News

Clonie Gowen has been denied for the third and final time, effectively ending her bid to capture a 1% stake in Full Tilt Poker and its partner companies. U.S. District Court Judge Robert C. Jones ruled last week that, no matter what may have taken place at the now-infamous Golden Nugget meeting between Gowen and the members of the Full Tilt brass, the company owes no additional compensation to the plaintiff.

Full Tilt Fires Back at Gowen

by | Jan 20, 2010 | Full Tilt Poker, High Stakes Rail, Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News

Chapter Two of the Clonie Gowen vs. Full Tilt saga could be even uglier than the first. The online poker giant has launched a return volley straight for the heart of their former representative. Gowen, who filed suit in November of 2008 after she was released from her contract, claims that she was offered a 1% stake in the company. If this were true, she would be entitled to a return of approximately $40 million. Full Tilt has added a lawsuit of their own to the mix, requesting that Gowen make a statement in which she disavows her claim of owning any stake in the company.

UIGEA Delayed by 6 Months

by | Nov 27, 2009 | Poker Law, Poker News

For the last three years, every online poker player in the world has been hoping and praying for an end to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. Since being surreptitiously snuck through Congress in late 2006, it has been the bane of the industry. This week,...

National Poker Week Draws to a Close

by | Jul 24, 2009 | Poker Law, Poker News

Over the past week a collection of poker advocates from all walks of life gathered in Washington D.C. to lobby for the legalization and regulation of online gambling. Spearheading the assault was the Poker Player’s Alliance, a million strong advocacy group who has...