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The European Union is considering following in Antigua\’s footsteps and going through the World Trade Organization to fight the United States\’ crackdown on online gambling. Charlie McCreevy, the European Internal Market Commissioner, is in regular consult these days with EU […]
US vs. UK: Trade War Posturing Read More »
Attention all felons/online poker players in Washington State … at least one person in your government is looking out for you. Rep. Chris Strow (R-Whidbey Island) has introduced legislation to amend last year\’s legislation that made online gambling in Washington
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I dont pretend to be a know it all, nor have I played one on TV. But there are times when I know that I am right. Like last Saturday night when playing in my favorite monthly (legal, non-raked) tournament
Tournament Rules – Forcing to Show Hands Read More »
Amarillo Slim reportedly got robbed at gunpoint Sunday … in Amarillo. Two intruders, one masked, waiting for him in his house, with Slim\’s own shotguns pointed at him. Threats of death and profanity laced psychological comebacks ensued. They made off
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Dave in Minnesota sends along a plea for help … Apparently, even though poker was made \”more legal\” in his state in recent years, the Minnesota Gambling Commission doesn\’t want any sorta poker for a good cause — especially when
Poker Not for a Good Cause Read More »
Mentioned in a previous post that WSOP Europe is on its way — this year no less. Makes me wonder … considering the legal battle Harrah\’s is waging for control of WSOP.com (Frederico Schiavio is still fighting away), can we
Europoker Speculation Read More »
One of my favorite new Pokeratizens has been Irish Mike, who is trying to start an Irish poker forum (where the place they play happens to be called \”The Lodge\”). Met him at the latest Vegas blogger gathering, and we
Irish Mike, I thought we were friends! Read More »
I suppose not all new poker rooms opening up in these shakiest of online times are fly-by-night operations. Now open (for non-Americans): PlayboyGaming. Hugh Hefner apparently sees now as a good time to \”buy.\” Connected to it: Playboy Poker Camp
Playboy is so rigged! Read More »
Dorkin\’ out with the cushy headphones on … just came across an interesting interview over at Poker Podcast World Max Shapiro = the Diane Rehm of poker? In this episode, Jack talks about the efforts the WSOP is going through
Podcasty Weekend / Future of the WSOP Read More »
Tim in Switzerland informs us that the World Trade Organization has just thrown a wrench at the United States\’ crackdown on online gambling. Granted, it\’s an allen wrench, but still … the WTO has upheld Antigua\’s accusations that the US
WTO Rules in Favor of Poker, against U.S. Read More »
