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Two U.S. Congressman Present Bills Supporting Legal U.S. Online Poker

Monday, May 11, 2009

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Not all members of Congress are anti-poker – not by a longshot. Just look at Representative Barney Frank of Massachussets. In the face of the oppressive and unfair UIGEA making legal US poker an oxymoron, Frank faces-off against the morons amongst colleagues who supported the act with an act of his own – the Internet [...]

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The State of the Nation on Legalizing US Online Poker

Thursday, April 2, 2009

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I read a recent blog posting asking whether legal online gambling in the U.S. was a state or a federal affair. My answer is that it seems to be both. On a federal level Massachussets Representative and Chair of the House Finances Committee Barney Frank tries to get a bill through Congress effectively knocking down [...]

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Sad News in Pokerville: US Online Poker Ban Finalized

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

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Despite the arduous efforts of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) and various other online poker advocacy groups, last Wednesday night, the loathsome UIGEA has been made official and will be made effective as of January 19, 2009 (coincidentally the day before the White House administration changes hands – or maybe not so coincidentally). If you’ve [...]

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Online Gambling News

Friday, August 15, 2008

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