All posts by Steve Ruddock
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How California Can Resurrect Its Online Poker Efforts (Hint, Sports Betting Is Involved)
The possibility exists for online poker and sports betting to converge into a single bill in select states. Here's why California might be one of...
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AGA Supports Mobile Sports Betting; Remains Silent On Online Poker
The American Gaming Association included mobile wagering among its top priorities for sports betting legislation. That could signal an impending policy shift by the AGA...
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NY Assembly Has Mixed Emotions When It Comes To Online Poker
Assemblyman Gary Pretlow and the New York Assembly appear ready to tackle sports betting but can't seem to make up their mind when it comes...
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Check Out This Absurd Poker Analogy About Sports Betting And Pro Leagues
In an attempt to validate an integrity fee, one sports consultant decided to compare the sports leagues' role in sports betting to that of a...
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Multistate Online Poker Has Been A Boost For NJ And Nevada, But The Best Is Yet To Come
With New Jersey teaming up with Nevada and Delaware, the era of interstate online poker is upon us. Here's what we've discovered thus far and...
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When PA Online Casinos Finally Launch, They’ll Face A Lot Of Obstacles
Sabotage might be too strong a word, but multiple decisions are making it unreasonably difficult on online casino operators in Pennsylvania.
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State Lawmakers Opposed To Online Gambling Should Look At Horse Racing, Sports Betting And NJ
Horse racing has been reaping the benefits of online wagering for nearly 20 years, and advance deposit wagering sites account for a growing slice of...
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Will Lawmakers Merge Sports Betting And Online Gambling Efforts?
Monday's Supreme Court decision has paved the way for legal sports betting in the US, but some are hoping it will also accelerate the pace...
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Revamped Michigan Online Gambling Bill Still Faces The Same Problems
A draft of an online gambling bill in Michigan hasn't solved any of the major issues that have held up previous legislative attempts to legalize...
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Connecticut Punts On Online Gambling, Sports Betting As Legislature Adjourns
With the legislative coming to an end, sports betting, online lottery and online gambling aren't in the cards for Connecticut in 2018. But there is...
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PokerStars Responds To Vayo Lawsuit: ‘We Have A Duty To Protect The Integrity Of The Game’
PokerStars is being sued for withholding the tournament winnings of professional poker player Gordon Vayo, but does Vayo's case hold water?
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Phil Galfond’s Run It Once Poker Isn’t Going To Be A Cookie Cutter Site
Phil Galfond has spent the last two years working on an online poker site that he hopes will be a game-changer. Here's what we know...
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Are NJ Online Casinos A Missed Opportunity For State’s Racetracks?
New Jersey's racetracks have unsuccessfully lobbied for casinos outside of Atlantic City, but there is a way for them to offer casino games: online gambling.
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PA Regulators Offer New Online Gambling Explanation, But Are Still Making It Difficult To Operate As A Skin
The PA Gaming Control Board clarified some of its recent regulations regarding online gambling skins. The clarifications are not what most people were hoping to...
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Borgata’s Online Casinos Jump On The Live Dealer Casino Bandwagon
Five online casinos are now offering live dealer casino games in New Jersey, but all of them are being run through Golden Nugget's live dealer...
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PA Regulators Are Trying To Solve A Nonexistent Problem By Limiting Online Casino Accounts
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued temporary regulations that place unprecedented requirements on online gambling player accounts. Here's why that's a bad idea.
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Two More Live Dealer Options Are Coming To NJ Online Casinos This Year
With the help of live dealer games, Golden Nugget has stormed out to a huge lead in the New Jersey online casino market. Now its...
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Golden Nugget Leads The Way On Responsible Gaming Branding Among NJ Online Casinos
New Jersey online casinos are required to put responsible gaming branding on their websites. Some do the bare minimum, others go above and beyond.
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Sale Of Tropicana AC Will Have A Big Impact On Online Gambling
In a blockbuster deal announced on Monday, Eldorado Resorts announced it's acquiring Tropicana Entertainment. This has implications for land-based and online gambling.
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Spring Surprise: NJ, Nevada And Delaware Will Pool Online Poker Players May 1
Online poker players woke up to some exciting new Monday morning: The long awaited liquidity sharing agreement between New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware will come...
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The New Jersey Online Casino Model Won’t Be 100 Percent Compatible In Pennsylvania
The New Jersey online gaming model has been a rousing success, but Pennsylvania casinos would be unwise to do a wholesale adoption of the NJ...
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A Lawmaker Finally Asks The Online Gambling Question We’ve Been Waiting To Hear
As sports betting legislation continues to gain traction in state legislatures, some lawmakers and stakeholders are worried these states are missing the real opportunity: online...
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Pennsylvania Decides There Will Be No Limit For Online Gambling Skins, But Questions Remain
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has decided to allow online gaming operators to launch an unlimited number of skins. However, the new regulations do restrict...
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Boyd Gaming CEO On PA Entry: ‘Online Gaming Is Important To Us’
During a Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board hearing, Boyd Gaming executives detailed several reasons the company purchased Valley Forge Casino, including online gaming.
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Pennsylvania Takes Another Step Towards Online Lottery Launch
Temporary regulations for Pennsylvania's forthcoming online lottery are now available. The regulations cover game rules, registration requirements, and responsible gaming policies.
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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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