In his annual State of the State address, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval urged state lawmakers to act quickly to approve interstate online poker agreements.
Online Poker News
The PokerStars ‘Turbo Championship of Online Poker’ gets into gear today with fifty turbo tournaments scheduled to take place over the next eleven days.
PokerStars Pro Aims to Turn $100 into $100,000
Team PokerStars Online pro Andre “acoimbra” Coimbra is embarking on a unique challenge for 2013 that promises to benefit a worthwhile charity.
PokerStars Makes Deal to Purchase New Jersey Casino
Hoping to establish a presence in the U.S., PokerStars has reached an agreement to acquire the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
PKR Launches Free iPad Poker App
Mobile poker gaming steps up a level with the release of 3D poker room, PKR’s new real money poker app for iPad.
PartyPoker Makes Changes to Attract Casual Players
PartyPoker has announced a revision to its loyalty program, removing the highest VIP tier and cutting rakeback in an effort to attract recreational players.
Spanish Poker Players Come Under Tax Scrutiny
Spanish poker players who enjoyed big wins over the past few years may want to come clean with the country’s tax authorities.
NJ’s Woes May Prompt Christie to Approve Online Gambling
Another dismal year at Atlantic City casinos that saw revenue fall 8% from last year may persuade Gov. Chris Christie to approve online gambling legislation.
PPA Shifts Focus to State-by-State Legalization
With the federal Reid-Kyl online poker bill failing to gain support in 2012, the Poker Players Alliance will lobby for online poker at the state level in 2013.
ISPT Moves the Goalposts at Wembley Yet Again
The International Stadiums Poker Tour has announced changes to the format of the Wembley Main Event with competitors now playing the scheduled Day 1s at home!
Plans to Grow Nevada’s Online Poker Player Pool
A new bill could eventually see Nevada accept online poker players from other states with similar legislation to its own.
Fahrenkopf Departing as AGA CEO
The American Gaming Association has announced that president and CEO Frank Fahrenkopf will be stepping down from his position in the middle of this year.