All posts by Steve Ruddock
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Gambling States And Stakeholders Join Chorus Of Opposition To Wire Act Opinion
The recent DOJ Wire Act opinion is facing an upswell of opposition from states with online gambling industries and/or lottery programs.
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Gaming Law Expert: New Wire Act Opinion Would Lose In Court
The new DOJ Wire Act opinion has caused uncertainty within the gambling industry, but some gaming law experts don't think it will hold up to...
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US Sports Betting On The Agenda For Upcoming Gaming Conferences In London
The rapid expansion of the US sports betting industry will be a focus of panelists and presenters at both ICE London and LAC.
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Reading the Signs: Will Massachusetts Legalize Online Gambling in 2019?
Sports betting and online lottery are already hot topics in the Massachusetts legislature, but the state shouldn't forget about online gambling.
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Massachusetts Treasurer Insists Lawmakers Include Online Lottery In Gambling Expansion
The Massachusetts treasurer has laid down the gauntlet, telling lawmakers to skip online sports betting bills unless an online lottery is included.
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AGA Statement On Wire Act Reversal Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
The AGA issued a meek response to the Department of Justice's new opinion which threatens US online gambling. The industry needs more from the trade...
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Sports Betting National Championship Ends With False Start On DraftKings
Just six months after launch, NJ sports betting has already spawned more controversy than online casino and poker have in five-plus years.
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Reading The Signs: Will Connecticut Legalize Online Gambling, Sports Betting In 2019?
Connecticut is a candidate to legalize sports betting and online gambling in 2019, but only one of those appears to have a clear path to...
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New York Online Poker Bill Faces A Difficult Path To Passage In 2019
An online poker bill has been prefiled in the New York Senate, but a number of challenges will make legalization a tall task for 2019.
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Michigan Is The Biggest Loser Under Governor’s Online Gambling Veto
Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed a package of bills that would have brought online gambling to Michigan, a decision that will cost the state jobs and...
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Michigan Online Gambling Is Coming, And So Are New Jobs
While revenue will always be the primary incentive for states that legalize online gambling, fringe benefits like job creation should not go overlooked.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Michigan Online Gambling Bill
Pending a signature from Gov. Rick Snyder, Michigan will become the fifth state to legalize online gambling. As the clock ticked down on its 2018 legislative session, the...
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Here’s Why DOJ Should Keep Its Mitts Off Wire Act, Online Gambling
Everything you need to know about the 2011 DOJ opinion affirming states' rights to legalize online gambling — and what a reversal could mean.
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Whatever Happened To Online Poker In California?
As California has been a frontrunner to legalize online poker for most of a decade without success, industry experts chime in on the hurdles.
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US Senator Hoping Third Time Is The Charm In Quest To Ban Online Gambling
Lindsey Graham can't quit his crusade against online gambling. The Senator from South Carolina plans to grill another AG nominee on the Wire Act.
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888 Strengthens US Online Poker Arm With All American Poker Network Buyout
After five years of involvement in a joint venture, 888 Holdings has acquired 100 percent ownership of the All American Poker Network.
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US Senator On Sports Betting Proposal: Bad Actors, Tainted Assets Need Not Apply
Draft legislation for a federal sports betting framework being circulated by Sen. Orrin Hatch touches on several issues familiar to online poker supporters.
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History Of Online Gambling Expansion Raises Questions For Sports Betting In 2019
Most analysts expect legal sports betting to spread rapidly across the country. So far so good, but don't be surprised if legislation suddenly stagnates.
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New York, Illinois Among Prime Candidates For Online Gambling Legislation In 2019
A preliminary rundown of the top five online gambling candidates for 2019: Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and West Virginia.
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California Tribes Get Their Hands Dirty, File Lawsuit Against Card Clubs
The legality of "California" games could be settled once and for all now that two tribes have filed a lawsuit against the state's card clubs.
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PokerStars Inks Eldorado Deal; Is Nevada Online Gambling In The Cards?
PokerStars and Eldorado Resorts have inked a long-term deal that could see the online poker giant active in as many as 13 US states.
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Another Member Of Congress, Another Terrible Argument To Ban Online Gambling
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner appears to be going after online gambling as he takes preliminary steps toward federal sports betting legislation.
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Elections Matter: Midterms Hand Gambling A Mixed Bag Of Wins And Losses
Election results around the United States impacted the future of online gambling and sports betting both directly and indirectly in a variety of states.
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Casinos In New Jersey And Pennsylvania See Online Gambling Opportunity Across The Border
Don't be surprised if you see more Pennsylvania casinos ship their online gambling products across the border into New Jersey — and vice versa.
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Regulators Approve Pennsylvania Online Gambling Permits For Presque Isle Downs, Stadium Casino
Pennsylvania regulators have given Presque Isle Downs and the Stadium Casino project interim approval to offer interactive gaming.
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NJ Senate President To DOJ: Rescind Wire Act Opinion Or We’re Going To Court
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MGM CEO: ‘Powerball Isn’t Legal Anymore’ Under Strict Reading Of Controversial Wire Act Opinion
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New Jersey Online Casinos Shatter Monthly Revenue Record … Again!
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Gambling States And Stakeholders Join Chorus Of Opposition To Wire Act Opinion
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