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iMEGA Files Petition for Dismissal in Kentucky Appeals Court

submitted by pokerman 1302 days ago (via pokernews.com)

Following the decision of a Kentucky Circuit Court to uphold an initial seizure order affecting 141 Internet domain names connected to various forms of online gaming, one of the interested parties in the case, the Interactive Media...

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Free Poker League Sues NY State Over Gambling Restrictions

submitted by pokerman 1302 days ago (via pokernews.com)

Bar poker leagues, which often host tournament poker events free to the public as a means of generating business, have become an increasing phenomenon across the nation. Free Poker Experience LLC, a Missouri-based company...

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Politics and Poker: Fed Rules, Schmules

submitted by pokerman 1283 days ago (via pokernews.com)

Yes, the Fed has published final rules set to go into effect the day before President Barack Obama takes office. Yes, he is a noted poker player. Yes, were this any other time in history, he would likely rule favorably and move...

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Politics and Poker: Transition Team -- Why Richardson Rocks

submitted by pokerman 1271 days ago (via pokernews.com)

Some say (though I hate that as an opening line), that New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson losing the Secretary of State post to 'Billary' is a huge personal blow and being offered Commerce Secretary is the consolation prize...

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Arguments Heard in Kentucky Appellate Hearing on Domain Seizures

submitted by pokerman 1259 days ago (via pokernews.com)

A three-judge appellate panel heard arguments in Louisville on Friday surrounding the Commonwealth of Kentucky's court-ordered seizure of 141 Internet domain names connected to online gambling. Many prominent online poker sites...

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PPA Targets DC Officials with Gambling-Regulation Print Ads

submitted by pokerman 1259 days ago (via pokernews.com)

The Poker Players Alliance has completed a print advertising campaign that promotes its call for US federal regulation of online poker and targets politicians and federal officials in the Washington D.C. area. The PPA's ad...

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PartyGaming Founder Anurag Dikshit Reported to Settle with US Authorities

submitted by pokerman 1256 days ago (via pokernews.com)

Several UK services have broken the news that PartyGaming co-founder Anurag Dikshit has agreed to plead guilty to one or more charges relating to illegal online wagering, and pay US authorities a massive fine reported...

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PartyGaming Co-founder Anurag Dikshit Settles with US Department of Justice

submitted by pokerman 1254 days ago (via pokernews.com)

PartyGaming co-founder Anurag Dikshit agreed to a plea deal with the United States Department of Justice on Tuesday, in accordance with reports published over the past 24 hours. The terms of the agreement found Dikshit pleading...

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PartyGaming Releases Statement Regarding Dikshit / US DoJ Settlement Reports

submitted by pokerman 1254 days ago (via pokernews.com)

Reports late Monday by UK business stalwart 'The Financial Times' have led PartyGaming to issue a release today clarifying the company's ongoing negotiations with the United States Department of Justice. According to the...

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Private Arizona Poker Club Folds

submitted by pokerman 1242 days ago (via pokernews.com)

A private Tucson, Arizona poker club whose opening served as a challenge to that state's gambling regulations has agreed to close in the face of legal pressure. Club Royale, opened by former judge Harold Lee and Donna and Johnny...

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