Sheldon Adelson Launches Worldwide Attack Against Regulated Online Gambling
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson is no stranger to controversy or the power of the media. And in recent weeks, Adelson has mixed both to form a potent attack against the increasing global regulation of online gambling – including online poker. Began pushback against regulation with criticism in US media Adelson’s pushback against online poker and […]
Make Your Nomination For Poker’s 2013 Hall of Fame Class
Poker is a game steeped in history and tradition. So it makes sense that poker – just like other classic American activities such as baseball and football – would have a Hall of Fame. While Poker’s Hall of Fame may not be quite the destination that Cooperstown is, entry into the Poker Hall of Fame is […]
Delaware Unveils Proposed Regulations for In-State Online Gambling
With the release of proposed regulations governing gambling conducted online, the State of Delaware has taken a critical step closer to offering real-money online gambling to residents and others within the state. The regulations were published shortly before the Fourth of July holiday by Delaware officials, specifically the Delaware Office of the Lottery, which is […]
PokerStars Finds a Way Into New Jersey’s Online Gambling Market
PokerStars announced surprising news today when it revealed a deal with Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino to partner in pursuit of New Jersey’s soon-to-launch online gambling market. “Resorts is a fantastic partner for us and we are looking forward to launch PokerStars in the U.S. in association with the other quality brands Resorts has brought to […]
Omaha Rake Reduced for Low Stakes at PokerStars
A nice win for micro-stakes and low-stakes omaha players at PokerStars this week, as the room has agreed to lower the rake at certain levels of pot limit omaha and no limit omaha. The announcement came on the TwoPlusTwo forums, where a PokerStars representative detailed the changes – and the events that brought them about. […]
Revolution Poker Network Changes Player Segregation Policy
A much-despised player segregation scheme has apparently been discontinued by the Revolution Gaming Network. But it’s less clear what system has replaced it. Understanding Fair Play Technology The scheme in question was branded Fair Play Technology by Revolution, and was introduced with great fanfare across the network – which includes rooms like Lock Poker and […]
Illinois Online Gambling Bill Will Wait Until Fall at Earliest
The slight hope that Illinois would move on the issue of regulated online gambling expired this week, leaving proponents to wait until fall – at the earliest – for online gambling legislation to be introduced in Springfield. Special session for pension raised potential of gambling bills The spring session of the Illinois legislature wrapped up […]
