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Legal News Archives - Page 28Kaplan sentenced to 51 months in prison3 November 2009
BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan was sentenced to 51 months in prison on multiple federal racketeering charges.
Perspectives Weekly third anniversary show28 October 2009
J. Todd celebrates three years of Perspectives Weekly with a look back at some of this year's highlights, a few bloopers and, of course, some online gambling news.
PPA releases statement on Kentucky seizure case22 October 2009
John Pappas of the Poker Players Alliance has released a statement on the Kentucky online gambling seizure case.
Full Tilt circumvents Kentucky case22 October 2009
Full Tilt won an injunction in a U.K. court that prevents its domain registrar from transferring Full Tilt domains to Kentucky.
Horsing around with Perspectives Weekly21 October 2009
J. Todd reports on the state of Illinois legalizing online betting on horse racing and the French National Assembly approving a bill that will regulate online gambling -- with stipulations.
Illinois racing board weighs online betting licenses14 October 2009
News brief: The state's racing board will decide whether to give three companies licenses to handle online horse racing bets.
Perspectives Weekly reports on the Illinois horse racing situation14 October 2009
With Illinois on the verge of becoming the next U.S. state to approve online betting for horse races, J. Todd explains the reasoning behind it. He also talks about the APCW's Casino Audit Reports and other upcoming projects.
Illinois approves online horse race betting14 October 2009
TVG.com received a license from the Illinois Racing Board to begin accepting online wagers from residents.
Gloomy news from Perspectives Weekly7 October 2009
J. Todd has the scoop on some major stories from online gambling industry last week, including former BetOnSports CEO David Carruthers withdrawing his guilty plea and the closing of Pitbull Poker.
U.S. lawmakers urge delay in Internet gambling rules5 October 2009
News brief: Barney Frank and other lawmakers urged regulators to delay the December 1 implementation of financial rules to enforce the UIGEA.
SC judge says poker a skill game5 October 2009
A South Carolina court ruled that poker is a game of skill, and thus should not be considered gambling.
Perspectives Weekly travels the globe30 September 2009
J. Todd reports on important industry news from all over the world, including France, Portugal and the U.S. where a special task force is being created that online players should be wary of.
Eyes turn to France as market opens up23 September 2009
Many online gambling operators expect a boost for their business from the 2010 scheduled opening of the French market.
Perspectives Weekly on the scene at BAC23 September 2009
J. Todd reports from the Affiliate Conference in Budapest, Hungary. In addition to giving you a glimpse inside the conference, Todd also reports on industry news regarding Eurolinx, a deal between Harrah's and 888 Holdings and the Ultimate Bet cheating scandal.
Senator wants to fund health care with gambling21 September 2009
Senator Ron Wyden introduced a proposal on Saturday to use Internet gambling revenue to offset the costs of health care reform.
Perspectives Weekly -- The Safari Edition16 September 2009
With some wild life creatures serving as a backdrop, J. Todd reports on a plethora of industry news and wonders what the U.S. government is doing with the $752 million it has fined various online gaming entities.
Russ Hamilton and 31 accomplices are fingered in UB cheating scandal11 September 2009
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission confirmed today that former WSOP Main Event champion Russ Hamilton "bears the responsibility" for the cheating that occurred at the UltimateBet poker room and that he was aided by 31 accomplices.
Perspectives Weekly on a tough week for the industry9 September 2009
Before heading off to Budapest, J. Todd reports on Smart Live Casino's affiliate program shutting its doors without notice and iMEGA's failed effort to halt the UIGEA.
Bwin loses Portuguese monopoly challenge8 September 2009
International news brief: Bwin lost a challenge to Portugal's sports-betting monopoly after a EU court said gambling restrictions are legal if they target fraud and crime.
UIGEA upheld by federal appeals court2 September 2009
News brief: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act isn't constitutionally vague and doesn't infringe on gamblers' rights.
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