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Legal News Archives - Page 21Nevada regulator says online can be policed21 November 2011
Gaming Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli said Internet gambling can be policed with software that ferrets out cheaters and systems that identify underage and addicted players.
House subcommittee hearing asks who should operate regulated Internet poker sites18 November 2011
A House subcommittee hearing on the possibility of licensing and regulating Internet poker rehashed a familiar debate on Friday, with many lawmakers expressing reserved support for the idea while others were concerned about the impact it would have on problem gamblers and minors.
Report: French group finalizes deal to buy Full Tilt17 November 2011
Groupe Bernard Tapie (GBT) may have finalized a deal to purchase Full Tilt Poker, according to a report published by Yahoo and CNNMoney.com.
Indian tribes want major role in online gaming process17 November 2011
Sen. Daniel Akaka, Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, heard arguments from both proponents and opponents of regulated online gambling in a hearing on Thursday afternoon.
States' rights and fragmented Internet gambling markets15 November 2011
State legislatures will continue to gain confidence in their ability to regulate gambling on the Internet, but they will be careful not to impose their laws outside their territory.
NJ voters overwhelmingly approve legal sports betting9 November 2011
Voters overwhelmingly supported the beginning of legal sports wagering in New Jersey on Tuesday, approving the constitutional question by a 65-35 margin.
Absolute Poker, UB.com headed for liquidation28 October 2011
Absolute Poker and UB.com are preparing to liquidate their assets to pay players who have been unable to withdraw money from their sites since the owners of the online poker rooms were named in a criminal complaint by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in April.
AGA says online poker is "safe bet"25 October 2011
Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. says a hearing on Intenet gambling "made it abundantly clear that the 'safe bet' is to allow states, following federal guidelines, to license and regulate online poker.
Internet poker hearing focuses on player protections, underage players25 October 2011
Members of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, during a hearing on the Internet poker industry on Tuesday morning, expressed their concern regarding the ability of a regulatory agency to provide player protections and keep underage players from gaining access to online poker sites.
Top-10 moments in Full Tilt Poker history3 October 2011
It’s been a pretty tumultuous year for Full Tilt Poker. Once the second-largest online poker site in the world, Full Tilt has suffered a historic fall from grace.
Full Tilt Poker's gaming license revoked by Alderney29 September 2011
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) revoked the formerly formidable online poker company's license for "serious breaches of AGCC regulations including false reporting, unauthorized provision of credit, and failure to report material events."
Nevada online poker talks draw little controversy27 September 2011
The Nevada Gaming Control Board spent about 75 minutes taking public input into proposed regulations for regulated online poker.
Top-10 wish-list items for U.S. online poker regulation26 September 2011
There is danger in the rush to regulate online poker. If Congress doesn’t get online poker regulations right, everyone (the players and the industry) will suffer the consequences.
Frank, Berkley both took contributions from Full Tilt22 September 2011
Rep. Barney Frank and Rep. Shelley Berkley both took over $18,000 in campaign contributions from Full Tilt Poker.
DOJ says Full Tilt was a global Ponzi scheme20 September 2011
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to amend an earlier civil complaint against Full Tilt Poker, saying the company operated as a 'global Ponzi scheme' and that its primary owners, including Howard Lederer and Chris 'Jesus' Ferguson, defrauded the site’s players out of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Internet poker in Massachusetts a long way from a done deal20 September 2011
Internet poker enthusiasts in Massachusetts were recently surprised by an Internet poker amendment to a bill that would expand gambling in the commonwealth. But a quick reading of the amendment shows that Massachusetts isn't in any hurry to lead the race to regulate the online poker industry.
Gambling and the Law: Is it gambling?14 September 2011
Professor I. Nelson Rose says the UIGEA has ironically created new opportunities for gaming entrepreneurs.
Gambling and the Law: Christie shocked, shocked at Internet gambling bill14 September 2011
Professor I. Nelson Rose says that the reason Gov. Chris Christie vetoed the N.J. online gambling bill is because he was weighing what to do politically.
Attorneys: Nevada taking right track on Internet poker9 September 2011
Attorneys from one of Nevada's largest law firms said the state is taking the correct approach by getting into the game early should the federal government legalize Internet poker.
Momentum grows for regulated U.S. online poker6 September 2011
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he expects Congress to take up debate on legalizing Internet poker "soon," although he wasn't ready to commit a time frame.
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