Exclusive - Full Tilt Poker/GBT Lawyer

^^ where is the part where he says "and we are looking to partner with a US operator as soon as that happens"?

GBT should certainly be coming back partnering with casino IF they can close the deal. They're fighting hard to get FTP as cheaply as possible. I really hope legislation is passed as it would increase the incentive for GBT to buy asap

A possible "Tax Cuts" bill timeline/update: http://www.politico.com/news/stories...kxINx0.twitter

LAC Takeaways: Compacts Will Be the Future of U.S. Online Poker

http://www.pocketfives.com/articles/...-poker-587165/

This article was up for about 15 minutes and then mysteriously went offline. Not sure why:

Failing to consult with stakeholders on Internet gaming is an unacceptable gamble




Very interesting timing here. Bono Mack and Akaka both come out for the Tribal interests together here on fed. legislation. Might it be responding to something? Maybe..maybe not.

Hopefully it's being edited:

... "as shortsighted as doubling down at a poker table before you see your cards." ...

idk who writes for Bono Mack, but she needs to stop using awful gambling references in committee and print

http://www.taxabletalk.com/tag/payro...cut-extension/


Various sources in the gaming industry have reported over the last week that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-AZ) have agreed to this. Senator Kyl has, in the past, been a fierce opponent of all things gambling-related, so this would be quite a turnaround for him. Senator Kyl admitted late last year that his stand on online poker had “softened.”

Hopefully when we check back in a few days she won't be doing it anymore

Lol

PokerStars: Walls Of Secrecy Tumble

So instead of Jack Links being an advertiser, it could be Jack Links Presents The WSOP?

Shuffle Master may get into bidding for the Ongame Poker Network

http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/...network-200018

Interesting article and a worthwhile read, but was I the only one who felt like half of that article was mundane, objectively-reasonable facts that the author was trying really hard to make sound scary? No real familiarity with the author or her intentions, so don't take it the wrong way, and there was good stuff in there, but that's definitely how my reading of it was.

Caesars Keeps Dropping But Online Poker Chips Are Valuable (WSJ.com)
http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2012/02/1...-are-valuable/

I found the part on PPA to be quite inaccurate. I as disappointed that PPA was not asked to comment.

The author went on QJs earlier today to discuss the article. I went on the show right after to offer up my perspective.

The author, Wendeen Eolis, obviously wasn't pleased to hear that PokerStars personnel were directed not to talk to her, and Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Zynga Finds Online Gambling 'Very Interesting'

And Caesars has such a kick ass poker site in WSOP.com.

Press Release: Rounder, Inc. (RNDR) And Social Networks (MarketWatch.com)
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/rou...rks-2012-02-14 From their website, rounderlife.com: Screenshot of their ridiculous software [Possibly NSFW]:

Finally, a potential future operator with whom we can feel completely confident and comfortable entrusting our global, respectable, intellectual strategy game!

I listened to both her and your QJ segments today and you did an exceptional job with the counterpoint, Rich. I felt that her concern about players being tricked into supporting the skill argument was especially off-base. In addition to the practical reasons you provided, she completely overlooked the fact that plenty of poker players (such as those that would rather not self-identify as "gamblers" in the traditional sense) would have better lives if our society were able to properly acknowledge that competitive poker is distinct from traditional gambling.

This issue has always been one of the most resonant with me personally. Nobody's tricking me into anything, I understand the logic behind the fact that poker as a skill game (under the socially-relevant definitions, at least), and it has more importance than being some trite legal angle. Keep up the great work Rich.

All bets off for Internet poker in payroll deal

http://publicgaming.com/index.php?op...news&Itemid=66

WTO Fight Continues [Antigua Observer]

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Antigua & Barbuda is gearing up for another World Trade Organisation (WTO) fight with the United States on Internet gaming, eight years after the dispute settlement body ruled in this country’s favour. ...