Future California Online Poker Legislation may not bar PokerStars
One of California online poker’s key factors that halted recent bills is the proposed “bad actor” clause.
Read MoreOnline Poker in Louisiana 
The Pelican State
Regulated Online Poker Louisiana. The regulation of online poker has been up for discussion in the Pelican State. One of the reasons is the concern that inhabitants are not sufficiently protected against unregulated sites that still accept US players. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board have noted that players within the state are still gambling online, although it is prohibited by law since 1997 (§90.3."Gambling by computer"). They also want to prevent minors from gambling online. But as every other state, the financial argument is the crucial factor. In the end we will see Louisiana regulate online poker, but probably not before a few more states have chosen to do it.
| Online Poker Status |
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|---|---|
| Population 21 or older | 3.1 Million |
| Proportion of total US population | 1.44% |
| Live Poker | Yes |
| Estimated year for online regulation | 2017 |
| Probability - Interstate agreement | 70% |
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Promotions at NJ online poker rooms in September
PartyPoker Party have improved the sign-up bonus significantly. The cashback rate stays at 50%, but the amount you can clear has gone from $100 to $1,000. This is definitely the best sign-up bonus you can find not only in New Jersey, but on the whole global online poker market. You’ll also get $25 free when you sign […]
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PokerStars Should Keep out of US for 1-2 Years says 888 Poker CEO
It’s no secret that a lot of online gaming interests would like to keep PokerStars out of the United States. And so far, they’ve been largely successful at doing so because PokerStars has been unable to obtain licensing in Nevada or New Jersey. If 888 CEO Brian Mattingley has his way, it will remain like this […]
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PokerStars gives fair warning to American Players using their software
Rumors have been circulating that PokerStars could enter the regulated New Jersey online poker market as early as October 1st. Amaya Gaming’s purchase of the world’s largest poker site has hastened their potential return to the US market and could help Stars shed the “Bad Actor” tag. But if there’s one thing that threatens to ruin all of the good that’s been done lately for Stars, it’s Americans continuing to play on their site.
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Santa Ysabel still plans to launch California Online Poker Site
Just recently, politicians decided to shelve two bills that would’ve legalized and regulated California online poker. However, that doesn’t mean the prospects of California online poker are finished in 2014. The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel still wants to launch a poker site by the end of August. The Native American tribe, which is located […]
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