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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.
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.
Joe Cada Meets with More than 10 Lawmakers on Capitol Hill Visit
As the newest ambassador of the game, 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion Joe Cada met with more than 10 Congressmen on Capitol Hill on Monday in a visit sponsored by the Poker Players Alliance (PPA).
FBI Issues Online Poker Findings; PPA Responds
Online poker players tuned into last week’s House Financial Services Committee on internet gambling can recall a letter cited by Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) that claimed online poker games could be compromised.
UIGEA Hearing Scheduled for December 3rd in Financial Services Committee
In breaking news from the House Financial Services Committee, a hearing to discuss two pieces of legislation related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at 10:00am ET.
