UIGEA
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.
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.
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.
February Hearing Scheduled for Intrastate Online Poker in California
The cash-strapped state that has shown willingness in the past to be a trendsetter when it comes to legislative action — is ready to hold a hearing on the merits of regulating online poker. California State Sen. Roderick Wright (D-Inglewood) told the LA Times this week that the state legislature is planning on holding a hearing on the issue in February.
Andreas Oscarsson Murder May Be the Result of Extortion Attempt
A 44 year-old man linked to the Swedish version of the Hells Angels accused of “aggravated extortion” may be involved in the murder of PokerListings.com founder Andreas Oscarsson, according to several Swedish news outlets.
Bodog Founder Calvin Ayre Featured in National Post
On Saturday, the National Post ran an article entitled “Calvin Ayre online gaming tycoon,” a profile of the founder of the popular online poker room, casino, and sports book Bodog. Ayre donned a Bodog Fight shirt for the interview’s image.
Final WPT Event of 2009 Signifies Changing of the Guard
On Monday, the final World Poker Tour event of the year will begin. It was a tumultuous 2009 for the WPT, as the company was put up for sale and entertained three different offers before finally being absorbed by the European gaming giant PartyGaming.
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.
Internet Gambling Expert Reacts to UIGEA Regulations Delay
Over Thanksgiving, mandatory compliance with the regulations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was postponed six months to June 1st, 2010. Poker News Daily sat down with internet gambling expert Nelson Rose to get his take.
