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Legal News Archives - Page 28Full 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.
Gambling and the Law: California's Unnecessary Delay30 August 2011
Professor I. Nelson Rose says that while it may seem that the legal issues involving Internet gambling are complicated, none of the remaining unresolved issues seem all that difficult to resolve.
New coalition seeks to regulate online poker in U.S.25 August 2011
FairPlayUSA was launched with the goal of persuading Congress to set up a regulatory structure that will allow Americans to legally bet on online poker games. The advocacy group is also seeking to clarify the nation's online gambling laws to define what is legal and what is not.
California online poker efforts appear dead23 August 2011
California State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg said a measure that would regulate online poker that was backed by a coalition of card rooms and Indian tribes wouldn’t be voted on this year.
U.S. Digital Gaming betting on regulated gambling25 July 2011
U.S. Digital Gaming, a multimillion-dollar venture founded in 2009 by former casino executive Richard Bronson, expects a "domino effect" to happen after the first state legalizes online poker.
Gambling and the Law: The Reid-Kyl letter on Internet gambling18 July 2011
Professor I. Nelson Rose discusses a letter Sen. Harry Reid and Sen. Jon Kyl sent to the U.S. Attorney General that demands that the Justice Department do something about Internet gambling.
Alderney suspends Full Tilt Poker's license29 June 2011
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has issued an order for Full Tilt Poker to suspend all operations immediately, putting the future of the online poker room in doubt.
Barton introduces online poker bill24 June 2011
A bi-partisan group of legislators led by Rep. Joe Barton introduced a bill Friday that will regulate online poker in the United States.
Momentum grows for federal online gaming regulation21 June 2011
Rep. Joe Barton is readying a bill that would legalize online poker and create a new federal regulatory agency to oversee the websites. Rep. Jim McDermott will also reintroduce legislation to tax licensed Internet gaming.
Victory Poker calls it quits, becomes affiliate marketing site31 May 2011
Victory Poker CEO Dan Fleyshman has decided to fold his online poker room and convert his site to an affiliate site for Cake Poker.
Senate committee approves Internet poker bill in Nevada25 May 2011
The Nevada Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would establish provisions governing the licensing and operation of Internet poker.
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