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The article demonstrates the lack of necessity for exclusionary language contained in the online poker bills introduced during the 2014 legislative session in California. Topics discussed include the blacklisting of applicants without consideration of mitigating circumstances, the possibility that the entire online market will be marginalized, and the right of every applicant for an objective investigation by state regulators.

The article discusses the online gambling in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It mentions that the challenges faced by internet gambling industry of the state includes government regulations, money processing issues and revenue expectations. It also mentions that the state is first to offer poker and house-banked games such as slots and blackjack. It also adds that only Atlantic City casinos can avail online license in New Jersey.

The article discusses ways to launder money and explores the efficiency of online gambling in money laundering, with special attention paid to the German state monopoly on betting and gambling, especially on online poker, justified by the struggle with gambling addiction risks. The author focuses on worldwide, regional and national figures concerning data from International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the percentage of global gross domestic product (GDP) from money, laundered by criminals.

The article focuses on the U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). UIGEA is an anti-online poker legislation supported by Arizona Senator Jon Kyl. It was challenged by Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank with his bill that supports the licensing and regulation of online gambling. In November 2009, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) was granted its petition to delay the compliance date for the UIGEA by 6 months to June 1, 2010.

The article discusses the issues of legalization and federal regulation of online poker in the U.S. It presents the views of several gaming regulators and executives including Frank Fahrenkopf Jr., James Maida and Jonathan Halkyard regarding the need to supervise Internet gambling, particularly online poker. Fahrenkopf comments that most offshore poker sites that accept bets from American poker players do not have consumer protection policy.

The article reports on the legalization issue of online gaming with particular focus on the arrival of online gambling which will operate in New Jersey cited by lobbyist William Pascrell III. Topics include the authorization of the state Division of Gaming Enforcement (GDE) to the online gambling companies Amaya Gaming's and Full Tilt brands in collaboration with Resorts Casino Hotel, the initial projected revenues of Governor Chris Christie, and mentions the anti-online gaming law of 2006.

The article reports that local tribes in California are waiting for the state Legislature to pass law on who may offer online poker in the state due to its past emergence. David Vialpando, chairman of the Santa Ysabel Tribal Gaming Commission, mentions that they wanted to be the first to offer online poker to the market. Bill Woodworth of consulting firm McGladrey LLP states that there are plenty of interests among other tribes in Internet gaming.

The article discusses the legalization of internet gambling in Nevada. It states that all Internet gambling laws have been made to exclude sports and mentions that bets were limited to poker and casino games. It mentions the Wire Act declared by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which would be used against interstate sports and race books. It mentions that the online poker site Ultimate Poker became the first operator to take real money bets on Internet poker games.

Focuses on the growth of online poker in the U.S. Increase of online poker revenues in the country; Concerns on the legal status of online poker in the country; Introduction of a regulation that would prohibit Internet gambling in the country. INSET: Online and televised poker bet on synergy.

The author comments on the 2012 U.S. election results and their implications for the online gambling community. He suggests that efforts to legalize Internet poker will likely continue through 2014 after the re-election of 93 percent of state and federal lawmakers who introduced Internet gambling legislation between 2010 and 2012. He also asserts that the results will not help or hurt the cause since most of the federal leaders including U.S. President Barack Obama have retained their posts.

The article offers the author's insights on the historical progression of internet gambling legislation in the U.S. He mentions that Democrat Barney Frank was the first lawmaker in congressional history to introduce legislation calling for the legalization of internet gambling. He notes that the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 is the only bill enacted out of the 36 different internet gambling bills introduced from 1995 to 2009.

The article presents the author's view regarding the issue of legalizing Internet poker in the U.S. He is critical on the participation of state lotteries and Native American tribes with gaming assets in lobbying the Congress in implementing policy which will regulate Internet gambling. He notes that there is too much disagreement among special interest groups including the commercial casino industry, the lotteries and the tribes that support Internet poker legalization.

The article presents the top stories about poker in the first half of 2011. PokerStars and Wynn Resorts have announced a partnership to support the legislation of online poker in the U.S. The battle of the sites over the competing television properties reportedly continues as World Series of Poker (WSOP) remains the most relevant event in poker. Poker player Erik Seidel has won more than 4.5 million U.S. dollars in poker tournaments over the first half of the year.

The article presents a discussion about the state of Internet gambling, particularly poker, in the U.S. The enactment into law of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in 2006 has formed companies out of the U.S. market. However, the U.S. market has good potentials and there are several proposals related to Internet gaming. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is expected to lobby for the effective regulation of online gaming.

The article discusses some facts that will help establish the basis for contradicting the repeal of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the U.S. According to the author, there are no federal laws that classify online poker games as illegal in the country. The author adds that online poker games generate huge tax revenue amounting to about five billion U.S. dollars annually. Poker games also provide support for charitable work.

The article presents the journal's official 2010 Wicked Chops Poker predictions. It predicts that no movie on poker will be released by a major studio. A delay is foreseen in the enforcement of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). A review of the journal's 2009 predictions is also presented.

The article reports that Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator from California has written a letter to lawmakers in the California Senate and Assembly, opposing the regulation of online poker, and his concern is a good news as California lawmakers have tried to legalize online poker without success.

The article reports that Michigan has taken a strong step towards regulated online casino gaming industry, as the lawmakers in a Senate committee held a short hearing on an online poker bill that was introduced in April, 2016 and online gaming could create thousands of jobs according to the bill.

The article reports on a bill filed by Massachusetts state Senator Bruce Tarr that would legalize gambling facilities to offer online casino games, including poker and mentions that the state gaming commission will decide games to be offered on the internet.

The article reports that three states in the U.S., namely California, New York, and Pennsylvania, have regulated proposals for online poker in 2015. It is noted that California is planning to convert card rooms and tribal casinos into an online poker space. Pennsylvanian lawmakers have proposals for online gambling and also one bill that might ban it. The state of New York is aiming only at poker and might get its bill passed in 2015.

The article reports on a survey conducted in Pennsylvania on online gaming by Adelson a casino owner. Topics discussed include results of the survey, doubts raised on it's credibility and the design of the poll questions. Additional topics discussed include regulations for online poker games, the casino industry in Pennsylvania and the expected growth of the online poker gaming industry.

The article discusses the slow efforts for regulating and legalizing online poker in Washington with the announcement of online poker supporter Representative Barney Frank that he would not seek a re-election bid while House subcommittee hearings were stopped after an unproductive second hearing.

The author discusses the optimistic outlook for poker in 2012 after the worst experience in 2011. He agrees that more players will gain benefits after the online poker regulations have been passed to bring a bigger boom than what was started by Chris Moneymaker in 2003. Also discussed is the regulated market that could re-ignite the American passion for the game.

The article reports that the Gaming Control Board has conducted a public forum to determine the views of the public regarding the proposed legalization of Internet poker business in Nevada.

The article reports on the legislative proposal in Washington, D.C. to legalize online poker, but which is being opposed on ground relating to legislative process, disclosure of earnings, and alleged irregularities in competitive bidding.

The author offers views on the issue of regulating online poker in the U.S. after the shutting down of three major online poker web sites by the federal government on April 15, 2011.

The author calls the public to urge elected officials in Nevada to lead the regulation of online gaming following the filing of charges of fraud and violation of the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act against three online poker providers by federal prosecutors in 2011. He encourages the people to convince the Congress to amend such legislation to establish poker. He asserts that such call is about the rights of states to control gambling. In his view, the state's future as a gambling leader is at risk.

The article discusses indictments brought by U.S. public prosecutors against the Internet poker companies Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and Absolute Poker charging the three firms with Internet fraud.

The article reports that a bill that legalizes online poker has been passed in France. French budget minister Eric Woerth pushed for the bill that will close off the French market to outside operators and limit the total number of legal online gambling companies to 50. Poker journalist Benjamin Gallen expressed his disapproval of the law that he characterized as a reactionary step backward. A provision in the bill discriminates against operators from other European Union countries, according to the author.

The article ponders on why Frank Fahrenkopf, founder of the American Gambling Association and former head of the Republican National Committee, let the Senate voted to ban money transfers critical to online poker. He is considered the most powerful pro-gambling lobbyist in Washington. According to Fahrenkopf, his members took no stand on the issue. Many Internet gambling banks have decided to leave the U.S. market after the passage of the law.