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Are the Wire Act Woes Almost Over?
By Sadonna Price

Are the Wire Act Woes Almost Over?

March 25, 2021

The long-running case involving the United States Wire Act may finally be over (knock on wood). A filing this week in the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit seems to indicate that the case is about to come to an end. Basically, breaking down the legal jargon, it seems as though the Department […]

States Pushing Back Against Wire Act Changes
By Sadonna Price

States Pushing Back Against Wire Act Changes

February 14, 2019

Late last year, the United States Department of Justice put gaming operators in the nation at risk when announcing a reinterpretation of the Wire Act of 1961. The Wire Act was created decades ago to deal with mob style gambling. In 2011, the Obama Administration changed the federal law to allow online betting, restricting interstate […]

Pennsylvania To Continue iGaming Efforts Despite New DOJ Wire Act Opinion
By Sadonna Price

Pennsylvania To Continue iGaming Efforts Despite New DOJ Wire Act Opinion

January 17, 2019

Despite the Department of Justice ruling that the Wire Act from 1961 applies to all interstate online gambling, Pennsylvania has plans to continue their efforts to begin in the industry this year. The Gaming Control Board of the state has spoken out on the matter, stating that the plans are to forge ahead. According to […]

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By Sadonna Price

Florida Tribal Compact Removes Online Poker Language

For quite some time, lawmakers in Florida have been trying to decide on how gambling should be expanded in the state. One part of the equation is the Seminole Tribe. Governor Ron DeSantis and the tribe reached an agreement in April, signing a new 30-year compact. The agreement had several additions within the terms including […]

By Sadonna Price

Poker King Cup Macau Announces Event is Postponed

Set to take place from March 15th until the 21st, the Poker King Cup Macau 2019 has been postponed. The social media pages and website of the Poker King Cup made the announcement with no reasoning provided. The event was supposed to take place at the Venetian Macau and offer an additional 14 side events. […]

By Sadonna Price

Online Poker Officially Coming to Pennsylvania

For years now, the state of Pennsylvania has been poised to become the next state in the US to offer online poker and casino gaming. Proponents have hoped to see the state pass legislation only to have their hopes dashed time and time again. However, this week, things have changed. After the state House and […]

By Sadonna Price

Gambling Advertising Limits Coming to Portugal

Proposals were recently introduced in Portugal to limit gambling advertising options in the country. A debate has been completed involving the proposals, with the options unanimously approved. Legislature took time to consider four bills connected to the gambling industry, outlining the gambling industry’s advertising standards. The Assembly of the Republic in Portugal reviewed the proposals, […]

By Sadonna Price

Sports Betting Legislation Possible for California in 2022

California has tried and failed to pass sports betting legislation and poker gaming options in the past. The reason behind the failure is the fact that there are many stakeholders that want to invest in the gaming options. Despite the many setbacks though, it appears there may be a renewed sports betting effort in 2022. […]

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