Rich Muny – Online Poker Engineer

Browsing an edition of the local Louisville, Kentucky newspaper, I happened upon the social events section. I was surprised to see the announcement of a poker tournament; not just any tourney, but the... continued

Poker Players Alliance List Congressional Candidates Endorsements

These are tough times in the United States, making it even tougher to choose who to vote for in the nationwide elections coming up on November 2. With so much at stake and much to consider, we wouldn’t... continued

Poker Players Shut Out in Washington

Recently the leading online poker site PokerStars announced they would no longer accept players from Washington State after a ruling on the constitutionality of the state’s statute making playing online... continued

New Approach May Lead to Passage of Bill for Online Poker

Running out of time in this session, supporters of HR 2267, The Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, are looking at a new approach in order to get the bill passed into... continued

Time Running for Online Poker Bill in Current Session

After the encouraging success of HR 2267, The Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act, supporters of legalized online poker in the United States are becoming nervous as time... continued

Las Vegas Casinos Hope to Cash in When Internet Gambling is Legal

As Washington continues hammering out the framework for legalized online poker in the United States, Nevada’s brick & mortar casinos are patiently watching and waiting for their chance to grab a... continued

US Poker Players Unfazed by UIGEA

With nearly one month passed since the implementation of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, (UIGEA) very little effect has been felt by the online poker community in the United States. According... continued

Poker Players Alliance Unveils Apple iPhone App

As poker players in the United States unite to see the legalization of the game they love, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) is offering a new tool to help them get the information they need. The PPA has... continued

Poker Players Alliance Unfazed by UIGEA

The day has arrived. Today is the implementation date for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), and a quick check of major sites like PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker suggests that it is... continued

Online Poker World Reacts to UIGEA

With the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act coming into full effect today, almost four years after being underhandedly sneaked through Congress, it is most certainly the foremost topic on the minds... continued

Poker Players Alliance Comments On Washington Court Case

Yesterday represented a landmark day in the online poker world, as arguments were heard in the Washington State Supreme Court concerning a state law that makes online poker a Class C felony. Poker Players... continued

Online Poker Protest Tomorrow in Washington

The battle lines have been drawn, with tomorrow’s Washington state rally representing a critical showdown between the forces attempting to decide the fate of online poker. The Poker Players Alliance... continued

Online Poker Is Not Illegal in the United States

While a great deal of ignorance and misinformation makes its way around the Internet, one statement needs to be made: online poker is NOT going to be illegal in the US on June 1st. Activist Robin Morgan... continued

Poker Players Alliance Fails In UIGEA Exemption Bid

As the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) attempts to knock the UIGEA off of its determined course, it failed to win the support of an opponent necessary to get its side of the argument heard. Senator Jon Kyl... continued

New York Senator Alfonse D’Amato Could Turn Tide in Online Poker Fight

Advocates for the legalization of online poker have a strong ally from the same hallowed Congressional halls where their legalization fight now rages. Former New York Senator Alfonse “Gus” D’Amato... continued

Barney Frank to Mark Up Poker Bill in July

During Wednesday’s successful hearing before the House Ways & Means committee regarding HR 4976 and taxation proposals for online poker, Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) announced that his House Financial... continued

Crack, Child Porn and Texas Hold’em Poker – Felonies in State of Washington

What do crack dealing, child porn, and Texas Hold’em all have in common? They are all felonies in the state of Washington. The United States Congress is debating changes in laws permitting and regulating... continued

Alabama Representative Spencer Bachus Slanders Online Poker

While there is a growing consensus in the United States to legalize and regulate online poker, Alabama Representative Spencer Bachus has decided to go on the offensive, likening its players to addicts... continued

How Many Poker Games Can You Play in Florida?

In April Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed new legislation to expand tournament poker. Now, it turns out, someone has to come up with a list of just which games will be allowed under or affected by... continued

Poker Players Alliance Comments on Online Poker Hearing

After this morning’s hearing on HR 4976, the Poker Players Alliance has weighed in on the move to legalize and regulate online poker. The PPA’s goal states that  “The PPA’s mission is to establish... continued

Poker Players Alliance Seeks Clarification on UIGEA

With the June 1st implementation date of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) looming, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) is working feverishly to keep it from being applied to poker. To... continued

Poker Players Alliance to Hold Rally in State of Washington

The Poker Players Alliance will hold a rally in front of the Washington State Supreme Court on May 27th. Showing support for PPA Washington State Director Lee Rousso’s effort to overturn a state’s... continued

Poker Case May Go to Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Marking what could be the most significant battle in Poker’s “skill versus luck” debate, it appears that the case involving Diane Alice Dent and Walter Leroy Watkins may wind up being heard by... continued

GOP Intent on Fighting Online Poker Legislation

In a move that seems to signal the intention of Republican lawmakers to fight online poker legislation, the Washington Post reported a memo attempting to link Internet gambling with convicted lobbyist... continued

Massachusetts Drops Fight Against Online Wagers

In spite of the efforts of Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, a casino bill that is moving through the state’s legislature no longer contains language that outlaws online poker and... continued

Next Page »