The Restoration of America's Wire Act (RAWA) had its day before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations and the results were every bit as insane as you might have imagined. Anti-online gambling members of Congress used the hearing to air out a litany of complaints against online gambling that ranged from…
Billionaire Shel Adelson's influence over his pets in the US Congress is, seemingly, the reason why today's hearing on the Restoration of America's Wire Act (RAWA) is a decidedly one-sided affair. That's the accusation being made by the American Spectator. According to the very conservative magazine, Adelson is the reason why no pro-online gambling voices…
Anyone with an interest in the advancement of regulated online gambling in the United States just picked up a brand new set of friends, the Democratic Governors Association. The group, which consists of 18 sitting State Governors, wrote a letter to top Senators and Congressmen urging them to block passage of the Restoration of America’s…
The battle over regulated New Jersey sports betting is back in court this week and the outcome could hinge on how a the 3rd U.S. Circuit of Appeals judge the 3rd U.S. Circuit of Appeals in Philadelphia interprets the word, "authorize." At the core of the case is whether or not the State is both authorizing and…
You've heard the expression, "If Mamma's not happy, no one is happy," right? Well, when it comes to California online poker bills, "If tribal gaming interests aren't happy, no one is happy." Once again, the Golden State's most powerful Indian gaming coalition is getting ready to tank an online poker bill that doesn't fully serve…
Is the NBA the tip of the spear in the fight for regulated sports betting in the United States? If reports coming out of the league's recent Technology Summit are to believed, the answer to that question is a resounding, "yes." At the summit, which took place last week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reiterated the…
Sports betting accounts for a huge chunk of worldwide internet gambling revenues across the planet and is the subject of plenty igaming industry headlines. Between sports wagering tax and legalization issues, there's never a dull a moment in this end of the online gambling industry. Here are a few of the recent headlines that are…
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill that would legalize online gambling in their jurisdiction. If it passes, the bill would create the largest regulated igaming market in the United States. The new online gambling bill was introduced earlier this week by Pennsylvania State Rep. John Payne. (It's no coincidence that Payne is also the head…
The California online poker battle is heating up with two separate online gambling bills introduced in the State House; and big news from a powerful gaming supporter. With so much action going on, California's political scene is getting as exciting as the final hands of the WSOP. Here's an update on what could be the…
Is Chris Christie holding up PokerStars' New Jersey gaming license application as a favor to billionaire Shel Adelson? That's the accusation being made by NJ State Senator, and online gambling advocate, Ray Lesniak. PokerStars, and its new owner Amaya Gaming, applied for a license to work with the Atlantic City's Resorts Casino Hotel back in…
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