Online Poker in Hawaii

The Aloha State

Regulated Online Poker Hawaii. The Aloha State belong to one of the few states that prohibit all forms of gambling. Despite of that, online poker has been up for discussion. Early in 2013 a internet gambling bill was introduced. Although it died in committee in May, it shows that Hawaii have come a lot further than other states.

Online Poker Status
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    Regulated online poker is under consideration in this state
Population 21 or older 1 Million
Proportion of total US population 0.45%
Live Poker No
Estimated year for online regulation 2018
Probability - Interstate agreement 95%

Top Poker News & Articles

Mike Gatto Explains Ridiculous In-Person California Online Poker Deposits

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One of the strangest points of Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s California online poker bill, AB 9, is that he expects players to make initial deposits at land-based casinos and card rooms. The obvious drawback here is that it hampers the convenience of iPoker and would turn off some recreational players. Furthermore, it’s tradition that players have always been able to make direct deposits straight from their computer/mobile device – so why change this now?

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RAWA

Would RAWA with a Poker Carve-out be so bad?

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Online gaming enthusiasts collectively rejoiced when the Sheldon Adelson-backed Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA) died in Congress’ lame duck session. This certainly isn’t the last we’ll hear of Adelson’s efforts to ban online gaming. In fact, Nevada Senator Harry Reid just spoke about the bill, essentially saying that he agreed with Adelson’s views on iGaming being bad for America.

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Sheldon Adelson

Harry Reid Denies Being in bed with Sheldon Adelson

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The good news for supporters of online poker in the US is that the Sheldon Adelson-backed Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA) failed to go through during Congress’ lame duck session. This means that any attempts to put a federal ban on iGaming have failed this year. However, it should be cautioned that Adelson and […]

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California

Santa Ysabel California Online Poker & Bingo Halted

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Tired of waiting around for the California government to legalize iGaming, the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel set the wheels in motion to offer online poker. Ysabel first launched an online bingo site (Desert Rose Bingo) under the banner of sovereignty, and they were very close to running real money poker games at PrivateTable.com. However, US federal district judge Anthony Battaglia halted Ysabel’s momentum by issuing a temporary restraining order against the tribe offering online poker and bingo.

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United States

Congress Discusses Targeting Unlicensed Poker Sites, RAWA dead in 2014

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Congress recently passed a $1.1 trillion “Cromnibus” bill that will map out government funding/spending through next September. This year’s edition of the Cromnibus bill narrowly passed both the House and Senate, despite a number of controversial inclusions such as $479 million for F-35 joint strike fighters that Congress didn’t order and a nullification of voter-backed […]

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