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Internet Gambling Bill Introduced in New Jersey
Legalized internet gambling and online poker may be coming to New Jersey. State Senator Raymond Lesniak introduced S 3167, which specifically legalizes the internet version of popular brick and mortar games like poker, roulette, baccarat, blackjack, craps, the big six wheel, slot machines, mini baccarat, red dog, pai gow, and sic bo.
David Carruthers Gets 33 Months Jail Time in BetOnSports Case
In April, former BetOnSports CEO David Carruthers pled guilty to racketeering charges stemming from his operation of the popular online sports book. He faced up to 33 months in prison and a maximum sentence was handed down on Friday.
Estonia Legalizes Online Gaming
Estonia, a small European country bordering with Russia, has recently legalized online gaming as a way to increase its tax income. The decision seems to have been aided by the success of the Baltic Poker Festival hosted by PokerStars.
South Carolina Attorney General Appeals Poker Skill Game Ruling
The fight for five poker players in South Carolina is far from over. According to the Associated Press, the state’s Attorney General will appeal the October ruling that Texas Hold’em, the world’s premier poker genre, is a skill game.
NBA May Reconsider Legalized Sports Betting Stance
One of the biggest obstacles in passing pro-internet gaming legislation has always been sports leagues that staunchly oppose any bill that might open the door to legalized sports betting. And when Rep. Barney Frank introduced the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection & Enforcement Act of 2009, organizations like the NFL, NCAA, NHL, and NBA made clear their opposition by upping the ante on lobbying efforts and political action committees donations. But as Frank pushes his bill forward, the NBA has noted its intentions to ease its stance on the issue of legalized sports betting.
New Defendants in Kentucky Internet Gambling Case Remain Unknown
Following a chain of e-mails sent last week by attorneys for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the names of additional defendants in the state’s legal action against the owners of 141 internet gambling domain names remain a mystery.
Pennsylvania Gambles With Poker and Table Games in Legislature
Pennsylvania and poker have not had an illustrious history. Most recently, in August of 2009, a court case resulted in a 65-year old man being found guilty of hosting poker tournaments in 2007, and the judge refuted the argument that poker was a game of skill when rendering his decision. But the state has now decided to attempt passage of legislation that would create jobs and revenue by allowing table games, including poker, in Pennsylvania casinos.
Full Tilt Poker Bot Lawsuit Focuses on Attorney Background
While several litigations against Full Tilt Poker appear to be resolved or dead in the water, the online poker room is still not in the clear when it comes to a lawsuit accusing the site of unfairly seizing player funds, using bots on the site, and racketeering.
Kentucky Attorneys File Motion to Amend Internet Gambling Complaint
In a rather bizarre twist in the Kentucky internet gambling case, Commonwealth attorneys filed a motion on Wednesday to add parties to its case and amend its original complaint. In late October, the Kentucky Supreme Court heard the case.
CNBC Illegal Gambling Feature to Air on Wednesday
On Wednesday night at 9:00pm ET, CNBC will air a one-hour exposé entitled, “The Big Business of Illegal Gambling.” The report from CNBC’s Melissa Francis will put the multi-billion dollar industry into focus and include a segment on internet gambling.
