***Official PL article thread***

[sba9630]

There's something wrong with that article.
They left out a quote from someone with the opposing view.

[TheEngineer]

Originally Posted by glenrice1

"Almost every state with few exceptions is struggling right now,” said Russell Fox, a principal at Clayton Financial and Tax of Las Vegas, who specializes in gambling tax and operates a blog called Taxable Talk. “This is a source of tax revenue that people actually want to pay.”


Nice. Some positive stuff on Fox Business.

Good to see Russ Fox covered by Fox Business.

[TBadr]

Originally Posted by TheEngineer

Good to see Russ Fox covered by Fox Business.

Spoiler:

[TheDarkElf]

Originally Posted by TheEngineer

Good to see Russ Fox covered by Fox Business.

Fox on Fox.

[LastLife]

EU Plans Illegal Online Gambling Crackdown, Rules on Legal Sites

The European Commission, the 27-nation EU’s executive arm, will also propose measures to “effectively regulate and supervise” legal gaming sites, Barnier said. The action plan will be published “in the autumn,” he said.

Obviously I don't like the crackdown, but the future looks a little brigher for the EU poker community.

[PokerXanadu]

Will Adelson’s deep pockets influence the push to legalize online gaming?

"As Nevada gaming lobbyists diligently lay the groundwork for what might be a final end-of-the-year push for federal legislation legalizing online poker, perhaps the biggest wild card is a man who has vowed to spend as much as $100 million influencing this year’s election."

"Proponents of the measure think it’s possible Adelson could be won over using the same argument that apparently persuaded Kyl to drop his opposition: One, that online poker is happening now with little enforcement and no oversight; and two, that the Justice Department has opened a Pandora’s box of states that want in on the action."

[LastLife]

http://www.antiguaobserver.com/?p=77159

At a subsequent meeting, Palmer met Minister Harold Lovell in his capacity as acting prime minister. Lovell informed the ambassador that efforts are on the way to resolve the long outstanding dispute between the two countries and arrive at a final settlement. He also echoed PM Spencer’s sentiments that it was Antigua & Barbuda’s intention to work with the US Embassy to ensure mutual benefits for both countries.

[kikadell]

Originally Posted by LastLife

EU Plans Illegal Online Gambling Crackdown, Rules on Legal Sites



Obviously I don't like the crackdown, but the future looks a little brigher for the EU poker community.

I've not read much about this, but if player pools are combined again, it would be pretty hard for this push to work out poorly for players, imo.

[tamiller866]

Nevada may need partners for Net poker

[PokerXanadu]

888 Signs Strategic US Online Poker Agreement with WMS

"...WMS will market and distribute 888's world-class online poker solution to land-based casino customers in venues in the United States, initially with a play-for-fun offering. The agreement will allow the launch of a real money offering immediately as either Federal or state based regulation is finalised and upon licensing by gaming authorities.

Earlier this year, both 888 and WMS submitted applications to Nevada's State Gaming Control Board for interactive gaming licenses in the State of Nevada..."

[tamiller866]

Responsible Gaming: A Personal Issue for the Entire Community

Written By

Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
President and CEO, American Gaming Association

[LastLife]

Lawmaker Under Pressure Over Gambling Ring Claims

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012...gambling-ring/

[snappo]

NY case: Staten Island gambling ring using "poker is a skill game" defense.
From today's paper NY Post:

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/s...AxcHKsD5kXPQ3H

Any larger implications if this defense succeeds or doesn't?

[munkey]

Alderney, the unlikely hub for a global, online gambling industry

src: Guardian (UK broadsheet)

[sajeffe]

Vicnice found this one and shared it with me. http://www.waff.com/story/18957223/l...nline-gambling

Apparently it is legal to bet online in Alabama. Because it isn't illegal. I'm sure that will change. Haha.