Groups Implore Trump Administration To “Reject Cronyist Calls” For Federal Online Gambling Ban

By Steve Ruddock on January 12, 2017

Libertarian Groups send letter to AG nominee Jeff Sessions after he intimated he might rollback the 2011 OLC opinion in regards to online gambling.

Instead Of Another Federal Online Poker Bill, Existing Gambling Laws Should Be Fixed

By Curtis Woodard on April 24, 2015

Considering states' rights arguments, updates to existing federal gambling laws would find an easier path to support than would a federal online poker bill.

Senator Dean Heller’s Stated Reason For Opposing Loretta Lynch Doesn’t Make A Whole Lot Of Sense

By admin on March 16, 2015

NV Sen. Dean Heller says he's worried about Loretta Lynch's knowledge of the Wire Act and online gambling - but his concern doesn't pass the...

This Utterly Sublime (And Somehow Not Fake) Headline Perfectly Captures Sheldon Adelson’s Push To Ban Online Gambling

By admin on March 5, 2015

Washington Post proves that truth is still stranger than fiction - and satire - with a headline that captures Adelson's approach to banning online gambling.

5 Ways Supporters Of Regulated Online Gambling Can Win the March 5th RAWA House Hearing

By Steve Ruddock on March 2, 2015

As the House readies a hearing for RAWA, Steve Ruddock outlines strategies for opponents of the Sheldon Adelson-backed ban on regulated online gambling.

Any Credible Congressional Hearing On RAWA Must Include These Two Documents

By admin on February 23, 2015

These two documents provide critical context for an upcoming House hearing on RAWA, the Sheldon Adelson-backed ban on regulated online gambling.

AG Nom Lynch: Unless I Find OLC Opinion “Unreasonable,” DoJ Wire Act Position Will Stand

By Steve Ruddock on February 17, 2015

Written followups to her Senate confirmation hearing strongly suggest that AG nominee Loretta Lynch is highly unlikely to revisit OLC Wire Act opinion.

AG Nominee Loretta Lynch “Not Able To Really Analyze” DoJ Shift On Online Gambling

By Steve Ruddock on January 29, 2015

AG nominee deflects questions from Sen. Lindsey Graham regarding Wire Act, DoJ's approach to regulated online gambling. Full transcript of exchange inside.

Fight Over Online Gaming About to Heat Up Again in Congress

By OPR Staff on March 21, 2014

Two new bills seeking a federal ban on online poker and other forms of online gambling could be introduced in Congress as early as next...

Why Sen. Heller’s Proposed Federal Ban on Regulated Online Gambling (But Not Poker) Will Be a Tough Sell

By admin on February 20, 2014

Nevada Senator Dean heller reveals plans for a bill that would largely strip states of the ability to offer regulated online gambling within their borders.

2 Facts That Spell Doom For Adelson’s Internet Gambling Control Act

By Steve Ruddock on January 18, 2014

After their stunning rebuke by Representatives Joe Barton (R-TX) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) during a congressional hearing on online gambling back in December, Sheldon Adelson’s...