State legislation watch thread

[doobz89]

Has anyone heard of anything on the Minnesota side? I'm suprised there hasn't been a murmur about possibly legalizing online poker as a way of helping pay for the new vikings stadium.

[spacegod]

Originally Posted by yankeedawg

I'm from Kentucky, and figure the chances are slim, considering the Governors "domain name" crusade, plus the religeos right; but I seem to have heard that Twin Spires purchased a gaming platform. don't remember which one; but the thread is in here somewhere. Anyone have an opinion on that?

There is almost no chance at all imo, but not because of the governor. The recent initiative just to put B&M casino gambling on the ballot was shot down on the floor (I think a 21-16 vote). This happened despite polls showing that 80+% of Kentuckians want to vote on the issue. Big racing industry was also heavily in favor. I can't imagine a vote on ipoker would fare any better.

[LastLife]

Maryland is apparently looking at ILottery. From a Louisiana lottery person:

http://theadvocate.com/home/2390272-...ttery-unlikely

Hudson said New York appears to be on the verge of approving Internet sales and Maryland is looking at the idea.

[DrewOnTilt]

The NY Post says at least 20 states are considering legislation.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/busines...ntent=Business

[Jonaspublius]

And still no national coordination.

[DrewOnTilt]

Originally Posted by Jonaspublius

And still no national coordination.

Amazing, no? Though it is probably too early in teh game for that.

[TheDarkElf]

Originally Posted by DrewOnTilt

The NY Post says at least 20 states are considering legislation.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/busines...ntent=Business

Let's not put too much weight in what is published by the NY Post.

They haven't been right about anything yet.

[Schwatt]

Originally Posted by doobz89

Has anyone heard of anything on the Minnesota side? I'm suprised there hasn't been a murmur about possibly legalizing online poker as a way of helping pay for the new vikings stadium.

Because they think electronic pull tabs are a better idea. I'm not joking.

[JackDogII]

Nevada has legalized online poker.

Does this mean that approved sites can only offer poker services to players in Nevada or does it mean that players in Nevada will be able to play with players from other locations that are customers of the approved site.

For example if a casino here in Nevada partners with a Party/Stars will the players in Nevada be able to play with the whole Party/Stars network or will Party/Stars have to create a network just for players from Nevada?


thanks

jack

[TheDarkElf]

Originally Posted by JackDogII

Nevada has legalized online poker.

Does this mean that approved sites can only offer poker services to players in Nevada or does it mean that players in Nevada will be able to play with players from other locations that are customers of the approved site.

For example if a casino here in Nevada partners with a Party/Stars will the players in Nevada be able to play with the whole Party/Stars network or will Party/Stars have to create a network just for players from Nevada?


thanks

jack

A NV casino can partner with an outside platform provider, but that provider must be licensed as well. Stars won't be able to get a license with the legal stuff going on now, and they may never be able to get one. But many of the off shore sites, including Party, have already partnered up with many of the potential operators in NV.

However, using the platform provided by the off shore site does not mean player pools will be merged together. For the time being, it appears they have to be separate. This means that only people in NV will be able to play, and only with each other.

This is probably a temporary situation.

[jackaaron]

New Ohio news potentially:

http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news...ing-subsidiary

[LastLife]

Might want to sticky this

[sluggger5x]

North Dakota legislator talks about why his state should regulate online poker

http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/62199/

[The Outsider]

When can we expect cards in the air for CA and NV?

[CashRules36]

Massachusetts gaming commission talking about internet gambling today.

http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/massach...nternet-gaming