Texas Lieutenant Governor Kills Sports Betting Bill

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When the Texas House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize sports betting in the state last week, there was a sense of excitement that finally, finally, residents of one of the largest states in the country would be able to place wagers on games. Not so fast. On Saturday, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick… Read more »

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Online Poker “Black Book” Bill Fails in Nevada

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The question of how to manage cheating in the world of online poker has been in existence since the game was founded. There have also been plenty of suggestions (regulatory agencies, organizations, etc.) regarding how to address the question. The state of Nevada recently proposed the creation of an online poker “black book,” but those… Read more »

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Nevada Looks to Create Online Poker “Black Book”

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One of the biggest questions with online poker – and online gaming overall – is the proliferation of online cheating. There have been many suggestions for combating this situation, but few solutions. The state of Nevada has stepped up with proposed legislation that would look to take on the subject once and for all, and… Read more »

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Hearings Held on Potential Texas Poker Rooms Legislation

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It has been a major question for nearly a decade in the state of Texas. The proliferation of poker “clubs” – which circumvent the state’s archaic anti-gambling laws – has simultaneously flourished while local law enforcement tries to curb their growth. A hearing held on Wednesday examined two bills that would attempt to put some… Read more »

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No Online Poker or Casino Gaming in New York in 2023

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At the start of the year, there were hopes that the state of New York would be joining those states who have passed online casino and poker legislation. After the introductory period for the current year’s budgets in the New York State Legislature concluded, however, that did not come to pass. That means that, for… Read more »

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Bill to Legalize Online Poker Introduced in New York

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Skill game, not luck If nothing else, you’ve got to commend New York State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow for his persistence. On Tuesday, Pretlow introduced a bill that would legalize online poker something, he has tried nearly every year for about a decade. Pretlow’s tactic is to classify poker as a game of skill, therefore… Read more »

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Texas Legislator Looks to Push for Sports Betting in 2023

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Considering it is the birthplace of the most popular form of poker in the world, Texas’ record on gambling is quite convoluted. Currently, the state does not allow for any type of gambling – officially – although there has been an influx of poker “clubs” throughout the Lone Star State. Looking forward to 2023, a… Read more »

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California Sports Betting Propositions Fail Miserably

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Most of the focus of Tuesday’s US elections was on the balance of power in the House of Representatives and Senate, but there were loads of contests up and down every state’s ballot, including two Propositions in California related to sports betting. Let’s just say I hope you didn’t bet on sports betting becoming legal… Read more »

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Softening on Gambling Expansion Amidst Re-Election Campaign

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Mixed message In a political campaign, candidates will often say anything to get votes. Who knows if that is the case in the Texas gubernatorial race, but Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who has historically been staunchly against gambling, has indicated that he would be open gambling expansion should he win his bid for re-election. “We… Read more »

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