by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 27, 2012 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
Last week the Washington Examiner newspaper ran an opinion piece regarding online gambling written by Louis Freeh and Tom Ridge. The article called for lawmakers to swiftly enact unambiguous legislation regarding internet poker and internet gambling. Both men have...
by FTR Poker Admin | Feb 8, 2012 | Poker Law, Poker News
With US presidential elections to be held later this year, of great interest to poker players is the stance of each presidential candidate with regards to the legalization of online poker. As Democrat Barack Obama vies for his re-election, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich,...
by FTR Poker Admin | Dec 23, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News
According to a recent ruling by the U.S. Justice Department, online poker may have been legal all along. The DOJ's Office of Legal Council (OLC) has re-examined the wording of 1961's Federal Wire Act, the law which, up until now, has stifled the existence of inter-state gambling.
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 19, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News
Note *Non-US players (over 70% of total player pool) are still playing on Full Tilt and PokerStars normally at this time. Last Friday, April 15th, the United States Department of Justice launched an attack against three of the world’s largest online poker...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 19, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News
Note *Non-US players (over 70% of total player pool) are still playing on Full Tilt and PokerStars normally at this time. Last Friday, April 15th, the United States Department of Justice launched an attack against three of the world’s largest online poker...
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 7, 2011 | Full Tilt Poker, Poker News
Full Tilt Poker, one of the largest online poker rooms in the world by traffic, and home of the highest nosebleed poker games in the world, has announced a strategic partnership with Fertita Interactive. Fertita Interactive is a gaming company owned by the Fertitas...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 23, 2011 | Poker Law, Poker News
California Republican Congressman John Campbell has introduced a new piece of legislation which bears striking similarities to last year's failed challenge to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
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 | 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 17, 2010 | Online Poker News, Poker Law, Poker News
Barring a Christmas miracle, it seems as though though the battle for legal online poker will wage on for another year.
by FTR Poker Admin | 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.
by FTR Poker Admin | 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.
by FTR Poker Admin | May 29, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News
After nearly four years with no teeth, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is ready to take a bite out of the world of online poker. The official enforcement of the act beginning on Tuesday, June 1st, has drawn wide speculation from poker players....
by FTR Poker Admin | Apr 5, 2010 | Full Tilt Poker, Poker Law, Poker News
Full Tilt Poker, the world’s second largest online poker site, is being investigated by a federal grand jury in Manhattan. Subpoenas have been issued to many witnesses and indictments against two world-famous poker players, Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson. These two...
by FTR Poker Admin | Mar 8, 2010 | Poker Law, Poker News
Party Gaming, which is the parent company of the popular online poker room Party Poker, has posted losses amounting up to $26.5 million for last fiscal year. Party Gaming is one of the few online juggernauts that is publically traded and thus has to respond to its...
by carlcarlsoniv | 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...
