POKER INDUSTRY NEWS
Keeping up to date on the latest poker news can only help your overall poker game. It allows you to hear about both new developments as well as new poker strategies being employed. Online gambling software providers constantly develop new poker platforms, poker operators open new and attractive poker rooms every day and exciting poker tournaments are being launched as we speak as well. No matter if you are just a poker fan or a seasoned poker pro, this Poker News section is intended to keep you posted on whatever is new in the world of poker, online and live alike, 24/7.
24 Feb 2010
Licensed on the Rock
This Mediterranean-region country is one of the several locations known as a base for licensed gaming companies. The Gibraltar Regulatory Authority Act of 2000 established the commission that oversees all gaming activity and licensing.
24 Feb 2010
European Union and Gambling
License restriction and gaming operations within the European Union have become a major issue for several nations, for the Internal Market Commission and for the EU courts.
17 Feb 2010
Staying Safe Online
Parry Aftab of WiredSafety and Jim Dowling of Dowling Advisory Group are among industry experts who are working toward Internet safety, security and privacy. Efforts such as this could help open up the U.S. online-gambling world.
17 Feb 2010
Gambling in the News
A December hearing on Rep. Barney Frank’s proposed gambling law featured a number of expert witnesses from several sectors of the economy. One group followed that with a January task force report that deals with Internet safety for children. Another witness represented the National Council on Problem Gambling.
10 Feb 2010
Gambling Permits in the U.K.
Keeping track of gambling permits in the U.K. involves the Gambling Commission and various local and regional authorities.
10 Feb 2010
Follow the Money
California legislators have considered making online poker legal in California. Casino operators, including Native American tribes, are concerned about the competition.
03 Feb 2010
Poker Trouble in Finland: Advertiser Fined
In Finland, it’s not legal to advertise unauthorized gambling. One free newspaper will probably have to pay for violating government regulations.
03 Feb 2010
Funneling the Money - Well, He Tried
With strict limitations and outright prohibition of online play for those in the U.S. some companies and individuals have to be creative.
29 Jan 2010
I Love New York
A recent article in a law journal reinforces the stance taken by the Poker Players Alliance and other poker groups – this is a game of skill.
29 Jan 2010
What Association?
Poker players associations abound, with non-profit, networking groups established in many locations around the world. How many are still active in 2010?