Nicholaus Garcia, Author at Online Poker Report

Nick comes from West Texas where he graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in psychology. After a five year stint in Chicago where he wrote about local politics and graduated with a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago, he moved to Washington, D.C. to write about issues related to gambling policy, sports betting and responsible gaming.

West Virginia Begins First Formal Preparations For Online Casino Gambling
By Nicholaus Garcia on July 30, 2019
WV Lottery officials are taking the first steps toward building a regulated online gambling industry, seeking input from other US markets.
Indiana Online Lottery On The Way? State Eyes Plan For 2020
By Nicholaus Garcia on July 3, 2019
Looking to maximize more revenue from gambling, the Indiana lottery is set to consider if residents should be allowed to purchase tickets online.
WSOP: NJ Online Poker Players Can Compete For Bracelets Despite Wire Act Worries
By Nicholaus Garcia on May 7, 2019
Despite the looming threat of the Department of Justice’s enforcement of the Wire Act, NJ online poker players will still get the opportunity to compete in...
Here Comes Ohio Online Lottery? Launch Could Come As Soon As 2020
By Nicholaus Garcia on April 11, 2019
The Ohio Lottery is poised to become the next state to institute a mobile component. Last week during a House Finance Subcommittee on Primary and...
DOJ Asks Judge To Toss Wire Act Lawsuit In New Hampshire
By Nicholaus Garcia on March 26, 2019
The US Department of Justice is seeking dismissal of the lawsuit filed in New Hampshire in response to the department's new Wire Act opinion.
Kentucky Online Poker Bill Back In The Barn Until Next Year
By Nicholaus Garcia on March 21, 2019
Despite a promising start, efforts to legalize online poker in Kentucky are on hold. Lawmakers intend to take up the issue again in early 2020.
Churchill Downs Warming Up For Online Gambling In New Jersey, Pennsylvania
By Nicholaus Garcia on March 5, 2019
Primarily known as a horse racing/betting powerhouse, Churchill Downs is prepared to attack full-scale online gambling in states with regulated industries.
Lucky No. 13 In New Jersey: Golden Nugget Launches NJ Online Sportsbook
By Nicholaus Garcia on February 19, 2019
Golden Nugget online sportsbook is live in New Jersey, incorporated wtihin the company's market-leading NJ online casino platform.
Penn National Introduces New Executive For Online Gambling, Sports Betting
By Nicholaus Garcia on February 7, 2019
Former WPT executive Jon Kaplowitz joins Penn National Gaming to head up the Interactive team that manages real-money online gambling and sports betting.
Virginia Casino Bill Moving Ahead With Caution; Sports Betting Included
By Nicholaus Garcia on January 23, 2019
A proposal to put Virgnia casino expansion in the hands of local voters has begun working its way through the state Senate this week.
West Virginia Online Gambling On Hold … For Now
By Nicholaus Garcia on January 17, 2019
Proposed iGaming legislation is likely stuck in a holding pattern while the WV Lottery works to fully implement online sports betting.
NY Online Poker Bill Introduced For 2019 In Senate With New Sponsor
By Nicholaus Garcia on January 7, 2019
The prospect of online poker lives on in New York, as a bill was once again introduced in the state Senate. Its prospects for passage...
Iowa Lawmakers To Consider Online Lottery Ticket Sales
By Nicholaus Garcia on December 20, 2018
Officials are working to craft legislation that would authorize online lottery ticket sales, including draw games like Mega Millions.
Chicago Mayor Again Pitches Illinois Casino Expansion To Ease Budget Shortfall
By Nicholaus Garcia on December 13, 2018
Outgoing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants Illinois lawmakers to move on a proposed city-owned casino to ease the growing pension shortfall.
Lawmaker Expects Michigan Online Gambling Bill ‘Gets To The Governor’s Desk Before The End Of The Year’
By Nicholaus Garcia on November 16, 2018
A key Michigan lawmaker expects to have an online gambling bill on the governor’s desk before the calendar turns to 2019. The question is...
Penn National Motoring Into Detroit With Greektown Casino Acquisition
By Nicholaus Garcia on November 14, 2018
Penn has gambling ambitions that reach well beyond its Pennsylvania roots, including a plan to enter the Michigan market via Greektown.
MGM In Partnership Discussions With ‘A Vast Number’ Of Sports Teams
By Nicholaus Garcia on November 1, 2018
MGM delivered its Q3 earnings call this week, revealing an appetite for additional partnerships with sports teams and leagues in the US and abroad.
Illinois Sports Betting And Online Casino Up For Debate In Legislature This Week
By Nicholaus Garcia on October 16, 2018
The Illinois legislature will tackle sports betting, online casino and poker and daily fantasy sports in a hearing set to take place at the state...
Is Multi-State Online Poker In The Cards For Pennsylvania Any Time Soon?
By Nicholaus Garcia on August 31, 2018
Pennsylvania online poker players hope they will be able to take to the virtual felt against players from other states. But will they? For the...
Heavy Lifting On Illinois Online Gambling, Sports Betting Has To Wait After Legislative Hearing
By Nicholaus Garcia on August 22, 2018
The Illinois legislature has set the stage for an October discussion on online gambling and sports betting following Wednesday’s committee hearing in Chicago.

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