All posts by Steve Ruddock
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PokerStars Might Finally Get A Brick-And-Mortar US Poker Room In Pennsylvania
A presentation submitted to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board hints at a PokerStars branded brick and mortar poker room coming to the Mount Airy Casino.
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Who’s To Blame For All Of These Bad Gambling Bills?
Sports betting and gambling expansion are hot topics in state legislatures, so why is good gaming legislation so hard to find?
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Let The Big Dog Play: Parx Ready For Pennsylvania Online Gambling
Parx is ready to offer online gambling and sports betting in Pennsylvania, but a few questions about its plans remain unanswered.
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YouTube Cracks Down On Videos Promoting Legal Online Poker
YouTube is targeting some of the most popular content creators in poker, removing hundreds of online poker videos from its platform.
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SugarHouse Hungry For A Taste Of Pennsylvania Online Gambling
Philadelphia's SugarHouse Casino is a force in the New Jersey online gambling market. In Pennsylvania it could be a leader.
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Mohegan Sun Pocono Racing Toward Pennsylvania Online Gambling
With its existing operation in New Jersey and new partnerships with Kindred and Pala, Mohegan Sun is well-positioned for online gambling in Pennsylvania.
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A New Payment Solution For US Online Gambling: Mazooma Unveils ‘Gateway’
Mazooma, a leading payment processor in legal US online gambling markets has unveiled a new multi-function product dubbed, Mazooma Gateway.
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Turf War: Why The Michigan Lottery Wants Casinos To Stay Out Of The Online Gambling Business
Michigan's hopes of legalizing online casino and poker could come down to convincing the state lottery that its revenues won't be impacted.
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A Big Gambling Conference Comes To Boston: A Guide To ICE North America
The largest European gaming conference and trade show is branching out to the US. Here's what to expect when ICE comes to Boston May 13-15.
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Massachusetts Provides The Roadmap For Expanding Gambling The Right Way
Massachusetts has seen its fair share of controversies since it legalized casino gambling in 2011. But it's also produced a number of successes.
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Here’s Why Some Casinos Want You To Register Online Gambling Accounts In Person
Registering an online gambling or sports betting account is supposed to be a matter of convenince, but some operators want it to be as inconveninet...
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Past, Present And Future Of US Online Gambling: ‘Trending In The Right Direction,’ Expert Says
Online Poker Report spoke with one of the foremost experts of the online gambling industry, Sue Schneider, to get her insights on the US online...
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Online Gambling’s ‘Bad Actor’ Debate Reignites As Sports Betting Spreads
An old, familiar friend made an appearance during a March 27 subcommittee hearing on Illinois sports betting: Bad actors. When I reference bad actors I’m not...
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Could US Online Poker Be On The Verge Of A Gold Rush?
West Virginia recently legalized online gambling, but will passage in the Mountain State provide a shot in the arm for legislative efforts elsewhere?
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How Long Will It Take West Virginia To Launch Online Casino And Poker?
West Virginia online casinos are now legal. But when will they launch? The basics on WV online casinos On March 28, West Virginia became the...
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Former DOI Solicitor General Discusses The Complexities Of Tribal Gambling
Hilary Tompkins, formerly with the US Department of Interior, walks OPR though the complexities of tribal sports betting and gambling.
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Governor’s Signature Sows Seeds For Virginia Online Gambling, Sports Betting
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed a bill that legalizes casinos — and possibly online gambling and sports betting if certain benchmarks are reached.
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Virginia Poised To Legalize Sports Betting And Online Gambling With Governor’s Approval
The Virginia Legislature passed a gambling expansion bill that would bring casinos and sports betting to the commonwealth. But a launch of either won't happen...
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Michigan Online Gambling Prospects Bullish After Favorable Committee Hearing
Michigan came close to legalizing online gambling in 2018, and the 2019 effort is looking good after a favorable committee hearing on Tuesday.
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Amid Sports Betting Offensive, Online Gambling Expansion Flies Under The Radar
West Virginia is one step away from becoming an online gambling state. If Michigan follows suit, the US could see renewed interest in legal online...
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West Virginia Online Gambling Bill Clears Senate; Finish Line In Sight
West Virginia is tantalizingly close to legalized online gambling after the Senate passed an amended version of the House bill from Del. Jason Barrett.
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Wire Act Enforcement Postponed Until June; Here’s What You Need To Know
The US Department of Justice has extended its non-prosecution window in the wake of the revised Wire Act opinion. Here's what that might mean.
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WSOP Online Bracelets Might Be Off Limits In New Jersey, Thanks To Wire Act Opinion
Will poker players in New Jersey be able to participate in the nine online bracelet events on the 2019 WSOP schedule? Thanks to the DOJ,...
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West Virginia Online Gambling Bill Clears House, Progressing In Spite Of Wire Act Opinion
The Wire Act opinion issued by the DOJ hasn't slowed down efforts to legalize online gambling in West Virginia. That's important for other states, too.
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Five Things We Learned At ICE And LAC Gaming Expos
US sports betting was a hot topic during the recent ICE and LAC events in London. Here are our key takeaways from the two European...
