When it comes to US states that are close to legalizing online gaming, Illinois is always one that’s mentioned. And while it sounds like they’re still on the path towards regulated internet gaming, it may take longer than expected. Illinois Senate President John Cullerton explained this during a recent interview about the state’s budget. “It’s […]
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The numbers are in from New Jersey’s third full month of offering internet gaming. The state’s gaming sites earned a collective $10.3 million in revenue, which is about a 9% increase from January’s $9.5 million. It’s definitely positive that New Jersey earned more revenue for the second straight month, especially with February having three less […]
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With Massachusetts Democratic Governor Deval Patrick choosing not to seek a third term, the state’s governor’s race is wide open. And two candidates have emerged to run in Patrick’s place in the 2014 Massachusetts gubernatorial election on Nov. 4th, 2014. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and State Treasurer Steve Grossman are the frontrunners to earn […]
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Ever since last November, when New Jersey officially launched online poker, geolocation issues have been holding the market back. The geolocation technology, which is used to determine if players are within New Jersey’s borders, has prevented many legitimate NJ players from logging on, accessing real money tables and/or depositing. Up until lately, the New Jersey […]
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Party Borgata network announces NJOPC Still proving to be a leader in the early days of US online poker regulation, the Party Borgata network have announced the New Jersey Online Poker Championship (NJOPC). Featuring 10 tournaments from April 19th – 27th, the NJOPC will offer $500,000 in guaranteed money. And the highlight is the $200,000 […]
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Not long ago, Delaware and Nevada made history by becoming the first two US states to sign an interstate online poker pact. The agreement will see them share player pools in hopes of creating bigger and more profitable games. This is no doubt great for US internet poker enthusiasts because it means that interstate poker […]
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Before the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA), NETELLER was one of the most popular and reliable payment solutions for US online poker players. However, NETELLER was forced out of America in 2007 after two of their founders were arrested for operating as an unlicensed money transmitting business (due to UIGEA). But now, seven years […]
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Sheldon Adelson and the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling (CSIG) aren’t the only ones working against online gaming. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is currently drafting legislation that would ban all forms of regulated internet gaming in the United States. Graham has yet to release any language on his bill, however, his comments indicate that it […]
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Many poker players have been waiting for years for the United States Supreme Court to admit the obvious: poker is a skill game. Sure, there is plenty of chance involved too. But to lump poker into the same category as slots and roulette, well, this is pretty ludicrous. So along comes the Lawrence DiCristina case, […]
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