Regulated Online Poker Massachusetts. On November 4th 2014 the gubernatorial election is held in Massachusetts. The two Democratic candidates Attorney Martha Coakley and State Treasurer Steve Grossman are the frontrunners. All Massachusetts citizens that want regulated online poker should be rooting for Grossman, since he has been advocate of online gaming the last two years. Although everything Grossman is discussing has to do with the lottery, at least he opens a door for online gambling. Unfortunately it does look bleak, since Coakley is well ahead in recent polls. Therefore, we can't get our hopes up too much.
| Online Poker Status |
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|---|---|
| Population 21 or older | 4.7 Million |
| Proportion of total US population | 2.18% |
| Live Poker | Yes |
| Estimated year for online regulation | 2017 |
| Probability - Interstate agreement | 90% |
Right now, California, New York and Pennsylvania are all very serious about passing online poker bills in the near future. But what states can we expect to follow suit after these three? Well, there are quite a few US states that have discussed iGaming, but Connecticut and Massachusetts have suddenly jumped to the forefront. That […]
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In promoting his newly released book, Straight Flush, Ben Mezrich has been doing radio interviews and writing columns in major newspapers. And one common theme that he’s been pushing during his promotional tour is legalizing online poker. Mezrich, who’s penned other best-sellers like The Accidental Millionaires and Bringing Down the House, gained some perspective on […]
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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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