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Pennsylvania Online Gambling Bill Stalled by VLT Controversy

Cliff S, Jun 16, 2017 06:36 UTC

The Pennsylvania State Legislature is at an impasse over its online gambling bill, though both legislative houses have passed similar bills. The two sides cannot agree on the brick-and-mortar gambling

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Pennsylvania House of Representatives Passes Gambling Bill by 102-89 Vote

Cliff S, Jun 9, 2017 11:01 UTC

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed an expansive gambling bill on Wednesday. The bill includes online gambling, video lottery terminals in airports and pubs, and an expansion of lottery gambling.

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Senator John Bonacic Adds “Bad Actor” Clause to New York’s Online Poker Bill

Cliff S, Jun 7, 2017 12:11 UTC

The New York Senate amended the state’s online poker bill S3898 with “bad actor” language on Monday. The change to the bill was initiated by State Senator John Bonacic (pictured

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Philippine Police Blame Gambling Addiction for Resorts World Manila Attack, ISIS Claims Terrorism

Cliff S, Jun 3, 2017 01:17 UTC

The man behind the attack of Resorts World Manila is said to have had spiraling debt and a gambling addiction, Philippine police said. Jessie Carlos Javier, a 42-year old man

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Illinois Senate Passed HB479, an Online Poker and Daily Fantasy Sports Bill

Cliff S, Jun 1, 2017 04:04 UTC

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on Wednedsay that would approve online poker and daily fantasy sports. Illinois state senators passed the bill with a 42-10 vote, sending it to

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888 Holdings’ Shares Drop 8% after UK Gambling Commission Investigation

Cliff S, May 15, 2017 09:00 UTC

The UK Gambling Commission launched an investigation of 888 Holdings’s operations in the United Kingdom. After a probe of the companies’ responsible gaming policies was announced by the UKGC, 888

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San Manuel Indians No Longer Supports PokerStars’ California Online Poker Coalition

Cliff S, May 2, 2017 06:32 UTC

California’s online poker legislation might be one step closer to being passed in the state legislature, though it is not good news for PokerStars. One of the key tribal casino

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