PPA Commends NJ Lawmakers, Governor Christie for Approving I-Gambling Bill [click here]
Federal Court Rules Poker Game of Skill. Read: PPA Statement | Court Opinion
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World Series of Poker online partnership was years in the making - VEGAS INC
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Ohio Lottery would lose chance to sell tickets on Internet if legislators ... - Plain Dealer
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Ohio Bill To Crack Down On Internet Cafes Goes To Governor
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As online poker comes back to US, PokerStars tries to get back in - Market Intelligence Center
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Maryland Casino To Hire 200 Poker Dealers And Managers - CardPlayer.com
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New Jersey Moving Forward with Online Gambling Regulations - PokerNews.com
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At Least Two More Nevada Online Poker Sites To Launch This Year - CardPlayer.com
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Changes to Dutch Online Gambling Legislation Proposed
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Full Tilt Poker Pay Back Process Shows Little Progress - Poker News Report
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New Hampshire Casino Gambling Bill Dead
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HNR 5/23: Rheem, Lindgren Lead WPT Final Table; More Poker Sites in Nevada?
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Discussion: Top Qualities a Poker Player Can Have
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Ohio Bill To Crack Down On Internet Cafes Goes To Governor
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Newsbite: PokerStars Makes Wall Street Journal Front Page
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Maryland Casino To Hire 200 Poker Dealers And Managers
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Changes to Dutch Online Gambling Legislation Proposed
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Full Tilt Poker Pay Back Process Shows Little Progress
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New Hampshire Casino Gambling Bill Dead
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2013 WSOP Countdown: Who belongs in the Poker HOF
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Pokerfuse PRO: Full Tilt Poker Names Rebecca McAdam as Senior PR Manager
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Ohio Lottery would lose chance to sell tickets on Internet if legislators ... - Plain Dealer
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More Legal Online Gambling Updates in the USA - 4Flush.com
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Asia Entertainment & Resources' CEO Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings ... - Seeking Alpha
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Net bet addict fears - Tasmania Mercury
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Weimaresque Hyperinflation Is Ravaging One Of The World's Most Popular ... - Business Insider Australia
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The wide world of hacking in China - CNET
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Jawfish launches real-time multiplayer game tournaments on mobile devices - VentureBeat
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In the papers: Food sales slide as UK consumers tighten belts - Proactive Investors UK
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Online Gambling Bets on Return to US - Wall Street Journal
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'Straight Flush' by Ben Mezrich - New York Times
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Quinn, Emanuel Support State Oversight Of Illinois' Proposed Gaming Expansion - Progress Illinois
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Racing board optimistic about gambling expansion in state - Belleville News Democrat
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Local Chamber Coalition Blasts Proposed Gaming Expansion: Executives ... - Chicago Tribune
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Arlington Park Lobbies Fans to Support Gambling Bill - Patch.com
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This week in Realignment: May 17, 2013 - California Forward Reporting
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Future of casino gambling in Texas faces hard odds this session - Community Impact Newspaper
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Local Chamber Coalition Blasts Proposed Gaming Expansion: Executives ... - Chicago Tribune
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California Tribes Release Draft of Online Poker Bill - Poker News Report
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Why Oregon's non-casino poker rooms should stay safe and legal - BlueOregon
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Poll: Slightly More Chicagoans Support A Casino, Not Sold On Airport Slots - Progress Illinois
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@hemantmehta i did it last year. it was amazing! with online poker slowly coming back state by state, in a few years you could sattelite in
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Thursday Poker Action Plan: Tell the DoJ, IL Gov. Quinn & CO Gov. Hickenlooper to back #poker players! http://t.co/wx9z5G15
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Good Chance of California Online Poker Bill This Year
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Bill Regarding Closure of Oregon Poker Rooms Under Debate
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California Indian Tribes Release Draft of iPoker Bill
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Why Oregon's non-casino poker rooms should stay safe and legal ...
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Update on Elie v. Ifrah lawsuit - Amended complaint hits court docket
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[PocketFives] Wednesday Action Plan: Tell the DoJ, CA Gov. Brown & ME Gov. LePage to back us! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Tuesday Action Plan: Keep asking the DoJ to speed up the FTP remission process! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Monday Action Plan: Ask the DoJ to speed up the FTP remission process! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Friday Action Plan: Tell TX Gov. Rick Perry and & LA Gov. Bobby Jindal to back poker! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Thursday Action Plan: Let's post pro-poker posts on a WSJ online poker debate column! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Wednesday Action Plan: Post poker posts on a WSJ online poker debate column! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Tuesday Action Plan: Tell TN Gov. Haslam and & VT Gov. Shumlin to back poker! (by: rebelfd)
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[PocketFives] Monday Action Plan: Tell Oregon lawmakers to oppose efforts to ban poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Weekend Action Plan: Tell Oregon lawmakers to oppose efforts to ban poker rooms! (by: gjschiff)
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[PocketFives] Peter King Readying US Online Poker Bill (by: tyson219)
2013 Poker Related State Bills
State |
Bill # |
Bill Title |
Status |
Recent News |
CA |
Internet Gambling |
Pending |
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IL |
Riverboat Gambling Act |
Pending |
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IA |
A study bill for an act authorizing licensees authorized to operate gambling games on an excursion boat, gambling structure, or racetrack enclosure to operate internet wagering on poker and making penalties applicable. |
Pending |
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LA |
GAMING: Requests a study of the feasibility and practicality of authorizing Internet gaming in La. |
Pending |
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MD |
Criminal Law - Gaming - Home Games |
Pending |
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NV |
Revises provisions governing interactive gaming. (BDR 41-97) |
Passed |
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NH |
AN ACT relative to poker games and charitable gaming. |
Pending |
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NH |
AN ACT relative to table stakes poker. |
Pending |
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NJ |
Authorizes Internet gaming at Atlantic City casinos under certain circumstances. |
Passed |
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NY |
Proposes the inclusion of certain Senate budget bills in the Executive Budget |
Pending |
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NY |
Authorizes licensed authorized organizations to conduct certain poker tournaments as licensed games of chance fundraisers |
Pending |
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NC |
Game Nights/Nonprofit Fundraisers. |
Pending |
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OR |
Modifies definition of "social game" for purposes of regulation of gambling |
Pending |
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PA |
Amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions, in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for general and specific powers, for slot machine licensee application appeals from board, for board minutes and records, for regulatory authority of board, for reports of board, for diversity goals of board, for Category 3 slot machine license, for supplier licenses and for manufacturer licenses; providing for Internet gaming... |
Pending |
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TX |
Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
Pending |
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TX |
Relating to the authorization and regulation of poker gaming and the duties of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing civil and criminal penalties. |
Pending |
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TX |
Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law. |
Pending |
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TX |
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law. |
Pending |
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TX |
Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law. |
Pending |
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TX |
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law. |
Pending |
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TX |
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes. |
Pending |
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WA |
Reducing the penalty for a person conducting unlawful internet gambling in his or her primary residence for recreational purposes. |
Tabled |
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Louisiana - HCR 3 - Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
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Louisiana - HCR 3 - Reported favorably (7-0).
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Illinois - SB 1739 - Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Robert Rita
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Oregon - HB 3518 - Public Hearing scheduled.
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Washington - HB 1824 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Illinois - SB 1739 - Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2013
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Illinois - SB 1739 - Assigned to Executive Committee
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North Carolina - HB 809 - Withdrawn From Com
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North Carolina - HB 809 - Re-ref Com On Judiciary Subcommittee C
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Illinois - SB 1739 - Arrived in House
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Quinn, Emanuel Support State Oversight Of Illinois' Proposed Gaming Expansion - Progress Illinois
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Racing board optimistic about gambling expansion in state - Belleville News Democrat
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Local Chamber Coalition Blasts Proposed Gaming Expansion: Executives ... - Chicago Tribune
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Arlington Park Lobbies Fans to Support Gambling Bill - Patch.com
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This week in Realignment: May 17, 2013 - California Forward Reporting
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Future of casino gambling in Texas faces hard odds this session - Community Impact Newspaper
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Local Chamber Coalition Blasts Proposed Gaming Expansion: Executives ... - Chicago Tribune
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California Tribes Release Draft of Online Poker Bill - Poker News Report
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Why Oregon's non-casino poker rooms should stay safe and legal - BlueOregon
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Poll: Slightly More Chicagoans Support A Casino, Not Sold On Airport Slots - Progress Illinois
Latest PPA
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[Media Advisory] PPA to Testify at Hearing on Maryland Home Game Bill on March 5th (03/04/2013)
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[Press Release] PPA Commends New Jersey Lawmakers, Governor Christie for Approving Internet Gambling Bill (02/26/2013)
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[Press Release] Poker Players Alliance Pleased with Conditional Approval of New Jersey Internet Poker Legislation (02/07/2013)
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[Press Release] NJ Internet Gambling Bill: Protect Kids, Problem Gamblers, and the Economy (02/05/2013)
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[Press Release] The Clock is Ticking: PPA Rallies Poker Players to Push for New Jersey Internet Poker Law (01/28/2013)
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[Press Release] New Jersey Legislature Sends Historic Internet Gambling Legislation to Governor for Signature (12/20/2012)
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[Press Release] PPA Reacts to News Reports that Internet Poker Legislation “Has Run Out of Time” for 2012 (12/14/2012)
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Weekly Update: PPA at the World Series of Poker, and more (05/22/2013)
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Weekly Action: New Evidence on UltimateBet Superuser Scandal, Potential New Federal Legislation, and More! (05/15/2013)
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Weekly Action: With Licensed U.S. Online Poker Now a Reality, Take Action Now to Advocate for the Game! (05/08/2013)
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Weekly Update: Historic First Licensed Online Poker Hand Dealt in U.S., PPA at Gaming Expo, and More! (05/01/2013)
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Weekly Update: PPA Meets with Two Plus Two (04/24/2013)
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Weekly Update: The Players Will Never Fold! (04/15/2013)
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Weekly Update: Poker Opponents Strike Again! (04/10/2013)
Participate in the daily "Fight for Poker Rights" action plan
These plans are updated daily with new actions we can take to stand up for the game:- Fight for Poker Rights Daily Action Plan on Two Plus Two
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US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing: Regulation of Tribal Gaming: From Brick & Mortar to the Internet (07/26/2012)
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US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing: U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gaming – What’s at Stake for Tribes (02/09/2012)
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Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing: “Internet Gaming: Regulating in an Online World (11/18/2011)
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US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing: Future of Internet Gaming: What’s at Stake for Tribes? (11/17/2011)
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Special Coverage of Internet Gaming Hearing 10/25/2011
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[DC] Selected Coverage of HR 2267 Markup Hearing #3
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[DC] Selected Coverage of HR 2267 Hearing #2
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Special Coverage of Bill HR.4976
PPA Talking Points
- The Benefits of Federal v. State Licensing and Regulation of Online Poker
- Regulated I-Gaming Provides Strong Consumer Protections and Federal Enforcement
- Why Congress Should Regulate Internet Poker
- H.R. 2366: Regulating Internet Poker is Good Public Policy
- Tribal Governments and Poker Legislation - PPA
For more talking points, click here.
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Proposed I-Poker Legislation by CA Tribal Governments
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Brief For Appellee Lawrence Dicristina
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Brief And Special Appendix For The United States
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Brief Of Amicus Curiae Robert C. Hannum, Ph.D., In Support Of Defendant-Appellee And Affirmance
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