Legality and Regulations News – Page №2
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Scott Ball Sues Phil Nagy and ACR Poker for $30 Million January 2, 2025More often than not, poker isn’t just about what happens on the felt — sometimes, the action can also unfold in the courtroom. That’s exactly where poker pro Scott Ball…
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Ohio Online Poker Bill Hits a Dead End December 30, 2024Ohio’s hopes for legalized online poker are slipping away as Senate Bill 312 (SB312) inches toward expiration without so much as a ripple in the legislature. The bill was originally…
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Global Poker Pulls Out of Nevada: What It Means for Online Poker Players December 17, 2024Global Poker, one of the most popular sweepstakes poker platforms in the United States, is packing up its virtual tables in Nevada. In a phased exit announced via email and…
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What the New Gambling Laws Mean for Irish Poker December 16, 2024Ireland’s gambling landscape is about to get a major overhaul in 2025. A new Gambling Regulation Act, set to come into effect in 2025, aims to bring order to a…
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Michigan’s Gambling Taxes: Small Changes, Big Conversations December 14, 2024Two Michigan state senators, Sam Singh and Jeremy Moss, have introduced a pair of bills that could tweak the tax rates for Michigan online poker and sports betting in the…
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The Ontario Poker Dilemma: Should Player Pools Go Global? December 7, 2024The cards are on the table for Ontario’s online poker and daily fantasy sports (DFS) players. After three days of appellate court hearings, the question of whether Ontario poker players…
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Unregulated Gambling Allegations Rock Apple and Google in New Jersey December 4, 2024Apple and Google are facing fresh legal challenges over their alleged involvement in distributing unregulated gambling apps. A lawsuit filed in New Jersey on November 27th, 2024, accuses the tech…
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Online Gambling Reforms: Inside the NCLGS Model Internet Gaming Act December 3, 2024The future of online gambling in the United States just got a little clearer — or at least that’s the hope. The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS)…
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New Jersey Rethinks Dormant Online Gambling Accounts November 29, 2024What happens to your online gambling funds if you forget about them? In New Jersey, the current answer is that after a year of dormancy, half goes to the online…
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Under Pressure: Bovada Retreats from Three More US States November 12, 2024Offshore gambling operator Bovada has withdrawn from Massachusetts, West Virginia, and Tennessee over the past six weeks, driven by mounting legal pressure from state regulators. In each state, Bovada ceased…
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Landmark Move: BetMGM Poker Combines Player Pools in New Jersey and Michigan November 7, 2024BetMGM Poker has just launched a major milestone for U.S. online poker, merging its Michigan and New Jersey player pools to create a unified, multi-state network. This immediate integration brings…
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Pennsylvania’s Push for Multi-State Poker: What It Means for WSOP 2025 November 6, 2024The journey to shared poker liquidity for Pennsylvania players is finally gaining momentum. After years of advocacy, debates, and a fair share of legislative setbacks, it’s starting to look like…
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GGPoker Pulls ClubGG from Michigan Following Legal Changes October 24, 2024Global online poker giant GGPoker has abruptly withdrawn its subscription-based ClubGG service from Michigan, citing changes in the state’s gaming laws as the reason for its exit. The shutdown, effective…
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A New Chapter for Pennsylvania Online Poker: Shared Liquidity with MSIGA on the Horizon October 16, 2024
Pennsylvania online poker players are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. After years of advocacy, social media campaigns, and failed legislative efforts, the state is on…