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Legal News Archives - Page 35U.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.
APCW exclusive interview with Bodog founder Calvin Ayre2 September 2009
J.Todd travels to the luxurious condo of Calvin Ayre and gets an exclusive sit-down with the industry icon to talk about his ongoing plan to globalize the Bodog Brand.
Case against UIGEA shot down by appeals court2 September 2009
A U.S. appeals court upheld the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Tuesday, rejecting iMEGA's argument that it was too vague and violated privacy rights.
Perspectives 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.
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