American iGaming News Page 23

Illinois racing board weighs online betting licenses
14 October 2009
News brief: The state's racing board will decide whether to give three companies licenses to handle online horse racing bets.»
U.S. lawmakers urge delay in Internet gambling rules
5 October 2009
News brief: Barney Frank and other lawmakers urged regulators to delay the December 1 implementation of financial rules to enforce the UIGEA. »
Harrah's makes move into UK via Web
14 September 2009
The casino giant reached an agreement with 888 Holdings, which will provide the company with online poker and casino service. »
UIGEA upheld by federal appeals court
2 September 2009
News brief: The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act isn't constitutionally vague and doesn't infringe on gamblers' rights.»
California online poker proposal hits snag
20 August 2009
News brief: A proposal to offer state-sanctioned online poker took a hit this week when the idea of passing a bill in the closing month of the legislative session was shot down.»
Illinois Senate legalizes video poker
21 May 2009
News brief: The state Senate voted to legalize video poker and also allow lottery wagering over the Internet.»
Frank, King introduce online gambling legislation
6 May 2009
Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Peter King (R-N.Y.) introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, would create regulatory framework for online gambling in the United States.»
Frank to introduce gambling legislation Wednesday
5 May 2009
An updated analysis estimates regulation will generate up to $63 billion in new government revenue over ten years.»
List of online gambling sites banned by Minnesota released
1 May 2009
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released its list of 200 Internet gaming sites it wants banned, and the list has raised a number of questions.»
Minnesota orders block of online gambling sites
29 April 2009
The state's Department of Public Safety has asked 11 Internet service providers to prohibit access to 200 online gambling Web sites.»
Frank to introduce online gambling bill next week
28 April 2009
Rep. Barney Frank is expected introduce legislation designed to overturn the UIGEA next week.»
Draft of California online poker bill leaked
28 April 2009
No word on who will sponsor the legislation that favors existing gambling establishments in California.»
NYT says online gambling has a chance in U.S.
28 April 2009
News brief: A story in the New York Times says that there are wheels in motion to legalize online gambling in the U.S.»
EU says US online gambling laws breach WTO
26 March 2009
International news brief: The European Union said on Thursday that a U.S. crackdown on European online gambling breaches World Trade Organization rules.»
PPA applauds Colorado poker case ruling
26 January 2009
A jury in Colorado found the organizer of a poker league not guilty of illegal gambling.»
Kentucky appeals court blocks seizure of online gambling domains
20 January 2009
In a 2-1 decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled today that the state could not seize 141 online gambling domains because domain names are not gambling devices under Kentucky law.»
Perspectives Tuesday -- January 6, 2009
6 January 2009
In the inaugural edition of Perspectives Tuesday, the APCW's J. Todd reports on the developing story about CardSpike and its association with management at Casino Affiliate Programs (CAP). »
Utah wants to deal itself out of online gambling
29 December 2008
News brief: State lawmakers are pushing legislation to ensure that all forms of gambling, including gambling done online, remain illegal in Utah.»
Kentucky appeals court hears online gambling case
17 December 2008
News brief: Lawyers representing online gambling interests argued that Gov. Steve Beshear's effort to seize domain names is unconstitutional. »
Ruling in Kentucky domains case expected next week
8 October 2008
After hearing more than three hours of oral arguments Tuesday on Kentucky's attempt to seize 141 online gambling domains, Judge Thomas Wingate told attorneys they could expect a ruling next week.»
Judge grants continuance in Kentucky domain case
26 September 2008
Friday's court hearing to determine the fates of 141 online gambling domains that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is attempting to seize was continued to give online gambling sites and other interests a chance either prepare their cases or settle the lawsuit.»
Kentucky moves to seize 141 online gambling domains
24 September 2008
Franklin County Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate will be holding a forfeiture hearing regarding domain names to 141 online gambling sites Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Frankfort, Kentucky.»
Antigua threatens to OK piracy if gambling dispute is ignored
20 March 2008
News Brief: The government of Antigua says it will abolish intellectual property treaties with the U.S. by the end of March if a settlement involving a trade dispute between the two countries is not resolved. »
Costa Rica, Antigua file for WTO arbitration
1 February 2008
Costa Rica and Antigua separately filed for World Trade Organization arbitration on January 28, seeking compensation from the United States as a result of the U.S. withdrawal of its commitment on cross-border gambling services.»
US urges Antigua to delay WTO sanctions on Internet gambling
21 December 2007
International news brief: The United States Friday urged Antigua to hold off on imposing sanctions authorized by the WTO in a dispute over online gambling, saying Washington was revising its WTO commitments. »