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Legal News Archives - Page 21Poker Players Alliance enters the ring in Kentucky lawsuit against PokerStars7 December 2015
PPA Executive Director John Pappas called the Commonwealth's lawsuit "a cynical big government money grab of private consumer dollars to pay for political excesses."
Phil Ivey to appeal 7.8 million-pound Crockfords decision29 November 2015
Last year, a High Court ruled that Ivey had to pay back the £7.8 million he won playing baccarat at the Crockfords Club in London in August 2012.
Nevada Attorney General says he'd support online gambling ban26 November 2015
Adam Laxalt said he plans to sign a letter supporting a bill backed by billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson that would ban Internet gaming nationwide and end the state's online poker business.
Political watchdog group retracts charges, issues apology to Sheldon Adelson25 November 2015
The Washington, D.C.-based Campaign for Accountability on Nov. 4 asked the chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Federal Election Commission to investigate whether foreign money is illegally fueling campaign contributions to American politicians.
New York judge declines to make ruling in daily fantasy sports case25 November 2015
Supreme Court Judge Manuel Mendez declined to issue a ruling today on a request by the New York Attorney General to immediately shut down daily fantasy sports operators in the Empire State.
DraftKings retains risk and compliance firm24 November 2015
Exiger's engagement with the fantasy sports site will be led by Roy Pollitt, a former FBI special agent who was the lead case agent in the U.S. government's seven-year investigation into the online gaming industry, which culminated in the prosecution of Full Tilt, PokerStars and Absolute Poker.
FanDuel forms new advisory board to develop policy recommendations22 November 2015
The board includes a former U.S. Attorney and a former Pennsylvania governor.
EveryMatrix secures license in Denmark19 November 2015
The Danish gambling market became fully regulated in 2012.
Massachusetts Attorney General proposes regulations for daily fantasy sports industry19 November 2015
The draft regulations lay out a significant number of consumer protections that include prohibiting play by minors, ensuring more truthful advertising, and an increase in transparency.
Pennsylvania House Committee passes Internet Gaming Bill18 November 2015
The Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee overwhelmingly voted on Wednesday morning to approve a bill that would license and regulate online gaming.
New York AG files preliminary injunction against DraftKings and FanDuel17 November 2015
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman unleashed a preliminary injunction against DraftKings and FanDuel in state Supreme Court on Tuesday morning, seeking to prevent them from operating in the state immediately.
Gambling and the Law: Court gets New Jersey sports betting wrong again19 August 2015
Gaming attorney I. Nelson Rose reinforces his analysis that New Jersey should be able to regulate sports betting, despite rulings by multiple courts.
Examine California files complaint with Fair Political Practice Commission to investigate California State Gambling Commissioner Schuetz28 July 2015
Examine California alleges that Commissioner Schuetz has failed to report potentially tens of thousands of dollars from worldwide trips.
Affactive, Revenue Jet affiliate programs shut down following owners' arrests24 July 2015
The GPWA has confirmed the link between the closing of the programs and the arrests of the owners through conversations with Affactive affiliate managers, and the GPWA has suspended Affactive's sponsorship.
TWiG: Online gaming regulations stall in PA9 July 2015
J Todd reports on the lack of movement on regulated online gambling in Pennsylvania, the mass exodus from Portugal by online gambling firms, Phil Mickelson's ties to an illegal sports betting ring, and MGM's plan to build a $1 billion resort in Atlanta.
Rep. Barton introduces Internet Poker Freedom Act25 June 2015
The proposed legislation would license and regulate online poker at the federal level and mandates the implementation of technology that prohibits underage players and provides aid for problem gamblers.
Gambling and the Law: Are daily fantasy sports legal?19 May 2015
Gaming attorney I. Nelson Rose investigates the legality of daily fantasy sports in the U.S.
Gambling and the Law: Is proxy play legal?12 May 2015
Professor Rose explains what proxy play is and the legal questions surrounding it.
House Bill 920 introduced in Pennsylvania House8 April 2015
House Bill 920 would permit internet gaming in Pennsylvania if approved.
Quebec to block unlicensed gambling sites30 March 2015
Quebec will introduce provincial legislation that will force ISPs to block unlicensed online gambling sites.
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