Online Poker Community Disgruntled By HR 6663 Proposed To Clarify UIGEA 673p5o

August 5, 2008 0

According to Congressman Robert Sessions (R-Texas), his proposed bill, HR 6663, was detailed to clarify the confusing aspects of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) set forth in October of 2006. However, the bill [….]

Vote To Study Online Poker Industry Postponed 344l2d

August 1, 2008 0

Yesterday was the last day of the 2008 Congressional session, before adjourning for an August recess. There were several matters on their plates, namely Karl Rove, plus 12 bills due for markup. Among those bills [….]

Professor Recommends Online Poker Be Legalized 654t2m

July 31, 2008 0

After an extensive study, Professor June Cotte of the University of Ontario is recommending legalization of online poker. The results of the study revealed several key issues that Cotte believes could be stamped out through [….]

Bodog Founder Under Secret Indictment In US? 191k5o

July 31, 2008 0

Recently, $24 million was seized from Bodog-linked bank s and it is apparent that the online gambling company is under heavy investigation for allegedly facilitating illegal gambling in the United States. According to a report [….]

Senate To Vote On Legal Online Poker In California 731j5s

July 22, 2008 0

A proposal to legalize online poker in California made its way through the Senate Governmental Organization Committee last month and is now on its way to the Senate Appropriations Committee to be voted upon in [….]

HR 5767, Aimed To Halt UIGEA, Defeated By Split Vote u33g

June 26, 2008 0

It was a sad day for online gambling operators and US players alike as Bill H.R. 5767, proposed by Rep. Barney Frank [Mass] and Rep. Ron Paul [Texas], with a crucial amendment from Rep. Peter [….]