Poker Legislation News
The 2023 college football season is less than a week away and the 2023 National Football League season is set to be in just over two weeks. Sports bettors across the nation are taking advantage of their offerings in 38 states – well, make that 37. Florida’s convoluted sports betting path took another turn last… Read more »
Since the U. S. Supreme Court struck down the laws on sports betting in the States of America, it seems as if EVERY state has opened the gates to the industry. There are several reasons behind it but suffice it to say that these state legislatures have seen that there is an easy revenue stream… Read more »
In the States of America, it is unthinkable that the government would be able to tell you what you can spend your money on (within reason, of course). Imagine if you can that a country would allow for casinos to exist, but then would restrict how much you could wager in them. That seems to… Read more »
Sports betting is one of the biggest gaming options that is sweeping the States of America. In the state of Florida, however, legislation regarding sports betting was put on hold due to a court’s decision. Now THAT situation has been further clouded as an appellate court has reversed that previous decision, leaving the future of… Read more »
The world of Texas poker clubs has been a tumultuous one. While there are some verifiable success stories, there are also those that haven’t done so well. In that latter category, it seems we can now add in the San Antonio Poker Palace, which shut down last week after allegedly reneging on a promotion that… Read more »
For many, the 2023 World Series of Poker is the “only game in town” right now. But there is other news going on in the world of gaming. Last week, in a move that was predicted earlier this year on Poker News Daily, Rhode Island moved one step closer to passing regulations regarding online casinos.… Read more »
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 »
In the sports betting industry, having an exclusive market is critical to success. When outside entities such as offshore gaming enter the picture, it can cut into the bottom line of regulated sites. With that in mind, seven states have signed on to a letter to the U. S. Department of Justice and Attorney General… Read more »
Since the U. S. Supreme Court rejected the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, the world of sports betting has never been the same. With one huge ruling, the SCOTUS opened the door for each state to decide what to do with the issue of wagering on sports. After a huge rush… Read more »
No cash? No problem! A bill that passed the Colorado state House over the weekend is engulfed in controversy, both because of the content of the bill itself and the vote that allowed it to move on to the Senate. The bill, SB23-259, would allow Colorado casinos to extend lines of credit to customers, something… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
One of the parlor games that the gaming industry likes to play is “Which state will be the next to pass online gaming regulations?” Of course, there are the usual suspects – California, Texas, and Florida, to name a few – but there is one state lurking out there that has escaped notice…that is until… Read more »
Casino association asserts its rights If you’re the type of person who takes the poker term “under the gun” literally, you might want to leave your weapons safely locked up at home before your next jaunt to Atlantic City. On Monday, the Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) said that, despite a US District Court… Read more »
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 »
It’s only taken a little longer than a year but, come Wednesday, Floridians might get some idea if they can bet on sports in the state or not. After final briefs were filed by both the federal government and Florida officials, the D. C. Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments as to whether the… Read more »
It’s no secret that there are different views on sports betting between Europe and the States of America. In one of the locales in the States, the pols can’t seem to get on the same page, with one former leader of the state advocating for sports betting. Meanwhile, in a major football (soccer) power’s home… Read more »
For some states that do NOT have casinos and gambling, the way around the gambling laws has been through charitable gaming. Charitable gaming in some cases can mean a “Casino Night” fundraiser, but in other areas, it can mean a poker room. The Commonwealth of Virginia is one such state that has charitable poker rooms… Read more »
Previously we have reported on moves in the Texas Legislature to create the Texas Gaming Commission, which would have the regulatory authority over the creation of casino gaming and sports betting in the Lone Star State. Now, the other side of the equation is sounding its opinion. In a House bill introduced last week, the… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Since the U. S. Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), there has been a rush by many states to enact new gaming avenues and venues for their citizens. Sometimes those venues also call for expansion on their own. In two states, Illinois and West Virginia, new gaming avenues are potentially… Read more »
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 »
