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Did American Gambling Association Stab US Online Poker in the Back?

November 3, 2014Poker NewsAGA, American Gambling Association, iGaming, poker news, PokerUS, Sheldon Adelson, US Online PokerDavid Raker

Several months ago, the American Gaming Association (AGA) seemed to be one of the biggest proponents of online poker in the United States. However, back in May the powerful lobbying group chose to pull their support from US online poker, claiming that they had “no position” on the issue. The given reason was that they couldn’t get everybody on the same page regarding iGaming.

AGA, MGM join Battle against Adelson’s Anti-Online Poker Movement

February 19, 2014Sheldon AdelsonAdelson, AGA, Anti-Online Poker, internet gaming, Las Vegas Sands, MGM, Steve WynnDavid Raker

Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson has made it no secret that he hates internet gaming and plans to do everything in his power to stop it. He even formed the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling and has pledged to throw billions of dollars at the cause. And while his arguments against online gaming continue […]