The worlds of online gambling and Washington D.C. politics collided again last week. This time, it was members of the U.S. Senate who gathered at a hearing devoted to a general exploration of the consumer protection issues involved in online gambling. The hearing was conducted by the United States Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, […]
After a day of intense rumors and speculation, PokerStars confirmed today their plans to transition Full Tilt Poker into a broader brand that will offer games above and beyond poker. According to reports, the site will be rebranded as Full Tilt Gaming. While a list of the games that will be available at Full Tilt […]
It’s been an eventful year for online poker. The return of Full Tilt Poker, the big changes in the European market and the push to access the regulated American market are just a few of the major forces in play. The result of those forces? Major shakeups amid some surprising trends among the major online […]
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson is no stranger to controversy or the power of the media. And in recent weeks, Adelson has mixed both to form a potent attack against the increasing global regulation of online gambling – including online poker. Began pushback against regulation with criticism in US media Adelson’s pushback against online poker and […]
Poker is a game steeped in history and tradition. So it makes sense that poker – just like other classic American activities such as baseball and football – would have a Hall of Fame. While Poker’s Hall of Fame may not be quite the destination that Cooperstown is, entry into the Poker Hall of Fame is […]
With the release of proposed regulations governing gambling conducted online, the State of Delaware has taken a critical step closer to offering real-money online gambling to residents and others within the state. The regulations were published shortly before the Fourth of July holiday by Delaware officials, specifically the Delaware Office of the Lottery, which is […]
PokerStars announced surprising news today when it revealed a deal with Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino to partner in pursuit of New Jersey’s soon-to-launch online gambling market. “Resorts is a fantastic partner for us and we are looking forward to launch PokerStars in the U.S. in association with the other quality brands Resorts has brought to […]