by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 15, 2011 | Online Poker News, Poker News
RISE Poker, a newly launched U.S. legal poker site, has announced the members of their inaugural pro team. And for a site that's just gone live, they've done pretty well for themselves.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jun 1, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News
The Nevada Senate has passed a pair of bills, both of which advance the cause of legal online poker in the US.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 24, 2011 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
The U.S. Attorney of Maryland has announced a new round of seizures in the online poker community, including the popular DoylesRoom.com.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 5, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News
After passing through the Iowa House of Representatives by a vote of 72-21, a bill which would allow legal intrastate poker is on the desk of Governor Terry Branstad.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 9, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News
Our nation's capital, which has so long opposed the legalization of online poker, may soon have gamers earning their keep right under its nose.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 26, 2011 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
According to the Des Moines Register, Iowa legislators are considering a bill which would legalize online poker for residents of the Hawkeye State.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 15, 2011 | Online Casino News, Poker Law, Poker News
Arizona Republican Jon Kyl, one of online gaming's most vocal opponents, has announced that he will not seek re-election next year.
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 4, 2011 | Poker News
In a recent bit of soul searching, legislatures in Wyoming are considering a pair of bills which would establish both a state lottery and legal protection for casual poker games.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 20, 2011 | Online Casino News, Poker Law, Poker News
Following New Jersey's recent approval of the United States' first legal online gambling bill, the Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative has heaped heavy praise upon the Garden State. Though the bill itself has yet to be signed into law, there is a great deal of optimism sweeping the gaming community.
by FTR Poker Admin | Jan 12, 2011 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
After years of rankling and wrangling, New Jersey has become the first state in America to legalize the practice of online poker.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 18, 2010 | Online Casino News
According to recent reports, New Jersey is on the verge of becoming the first state in the union to pass legislation which would legalize online gaming. Backed by Senator Raymond Lesniak, the bill, known as S490, may find itself on the Governor's desk in the very near future.
by FTR Poker Admin | 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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 9, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
Despite the recent swing in political power in our national government, it seems as though we may be closer than ever to seeing the birth of legal online poker in America.
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 2, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
The effect of New Jersey's move towards legal internet gambling is being felt across the nation, with ripples reaching as far as the California coast.
by FTR Poker Admin | Nov 18, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
Starting in early 2011, America's estimated 60 million internet poker players will have a new, legal place to earn their online keep.
by FTR Poker Admin | 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.
by FTR Poker Admin | 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.
by FTR Poker Admin | Aug 14, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News
Rather than continuing to keep their heads buried in the bureaucratic sand, members of the U.S. Financial Services Committee are backing a bill which would legalize and regulate America's online poker populace.
by FTR Poker Admin | 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.
