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Legal News Archives - Page 29Perspectives Weekly reacts to news from Delaware1 September 2009
The verdict is in for the Delaware sports betting case and J. Todd -- as usual -- put his own unique spin on the situation. He also takes a look at other current issues facing both players and webmasters and provides another snippet of his forthcoming interview with Calvin Ayre.
Random thoughts with Perspectives Weekly26 August 2009
J. Todd has a plethora of news and insights this week as he reports on the BetOnSports founder's guilty plea and the N.F.L.'s continued hypocrisy. He also has an interview with Affiliate Guard Dog and a tease of his sit-down with Bodog's Calvin Ayre.
California online poker proposal hits snag20 August 2009
News brief: A proposal to offer state-sanctioned online poker took a hit this week when the idea of passing a bill in the closing month of the legislative session was shot down.
Stradle the border with Perspectives Weekly19 August 2009
J. Todd heads across the U.S. border and visits Canada this week to formerly introduce Bodog Becky. In addition, he names the affiliate programs that are changing their Terms and Conditions and updates the news from New York where an online gambling payment processor was indicted.
BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan reaches plea deal14 August 2009
Kaplan, who faced 20 felony charges for his role in operating BetOnSports, will be sentenced to between 41 and 51 months in prison and forfeit $43.65 million.
Perspectives Weekly reacts to payment processor indictments12 August 2009
J. Todd reports on last week's news that a grand jury indicted an online gambling payment processor. Plus, a New Jersey Senator rolls out new poker legislation while affiliate programs attempt to alter their Terms & Conditions.
Federal prosecutors file new charges in online gambling payment processor saga6 August 2009
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted a Canadian resident on a number of charges -- including bank fraud and money laundering -- for allegedly processing payments for online casinos. According to the indictment, Douglas Rennick allegedly misled banks about the real purpose of his companies, including Accounts Services, whose funds were seized by the Department of Justice in June.
Frank 'optimistic' repeal of UIGEA will pass6 July 2009
Says he will move forward on legislation to repeal the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement act this fall.
Perspectives Weekly on the wavering mass media24 June 2009
J. Todd talks about how the mass media's opinion of online gambling seems to be changing. He also updates the status of the Barney Frank Bill and turns down a chance to play the lead role in in a new motion picture.
Perspectives Weekly has good and bad news for iGaming17 June 2009
J. Todd heads to high ground (literally) to report on why many online poker players had their funds frozen last week and how Minnesota came to the decision to end its fight to ban residents from Internet gambling.
EU says U.S. gambling laws violate WTO rules10 June 2009
International news brief: An investigation by the European Commission has found that the U.S. gambling ban is being enforced mainly against non-U.S. companies.
European Commission says U.S. is violating trade agreement10 June 2009
The European Commission issued a report that finds U.S. laws on Internet gambling are legally not justified and are discriminatory against foreign Internet gambling operators.
PPA says it will fight for money seized from payment processors10 June 2009
Poker Players Alliance Executive Director John Pappas said that he will file an injunction if the Southern District of New York follows through on the seizure of $33 million of online poker players' funds from two payment processors.
Minnesota drops bid to block online gambling sites10 June 2009
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gaming Enforcement Division has dropped its efforts to get ISPs to block online gambling sites from Minnesota residents as part of a settlement agreement with iMEGA.
Riding high with Perspectives Weekly9 June 2009
Take a ride with J.Todd as he explains the most recent battle between iMEGA and the state of Kentucky and reports on other online gambling news from Intertops, Microsoft and Denmark.
PPA 'disappointed' by freezing of poker player funds9 June 2009
Poker Players Alliance Chairman Alfonse D’Amato calls the actions taken by New York federal prosecutor "questionable" after more than $30 million in poker players’ deposits and payouts were frozen last week.
PPA declares victory in Minnesota5 June 2009
The state has dropped enforcement against ISPs that allow access to online poker and gambling.
Perspectives Weekly on the Intertops/Microgaming split3 June 2009
J.Todd explains why the well-respected online casino Intertops parted company with the world's largest online gaming software provider Microgaming. He also reports on industry news regarding Harrah's Entertainment and the National Football League.
Illinois Senate legalizes video poker21 May 2009
News brief: The state Senate voted to legalize video poker and also allow lottery wagering over the Internet.
Poker players propel online poker into Citizens Briefing Book19 May 2009
Poker players flooded President Obama's Web site, suggesting online gambling should be made legal.
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