As many of you probably know, one of President Barack Obama\’s first acts even before assuming office was creating a National Suggestion Box. And though I am concerned that they\’ve already forgotten about it (they haven\’t yet changed the header […]
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The UIGEA regulations have gone into effect! Poker is declared a game of skill in the US! Plus, shocking confessions from the APCW, GPWA, and Lou Fabiano of CAP about the Cardspike investigation!
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Call it a rally cry or a jump on the bandwagon, but with the UIGEA hitting poker so hard over the past year, it is high time we see some hope on the horizon. That hope comes in the form
Two Steps Forward in Fight for Online PokerOne time! We have outs!
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First we hear word that Full Tilt has plans to open a sports book, and now, apparently, according to an email from Doyle himself — or at least on from his room, with his face and signature embedded — they\’ve
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Online poker software creator Anurag Dikshit agrees to pay off the US gov for his \”crimes\”. From the Financial Times: Party Poker co-founder Anurag Dikshit will appear in the Southern District Court of New York Tuesday to plead guilty to
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Here come the UIGEA regulations! And not a moment too soon, either! What else would the Republicans do with their last few days in power? Also, a brief look at Casinomeister\’s 50th Birthday in London!
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The PPA always seems to be doing something every day on our behalf — and now they\’re looking to pull together some sort of class-actiony lawsuit against the UIGEA. I like it! Why not be the aggressor in the courts,
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Despite the admirable efforts of Rep. Barney Frank and others over the past year to stop this from happening, UIGEA regulations have been finalized and set to take effect one day before President-elect Obama takes office. However, compliance of financial
For those that want to read it, head over to the Federal Reserve website. The final rule goes into effect January 19, 2009 with compliance by December 1, 2009. Update: could a rule passed during the days of Newt Gingrich
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I made my call to the Feds to weigh in on tonight\’s planned attempts to strengthen the UIGEA and extend its reach. The call kinda reminded me of calling PartyPoker Customer Service back in the day, with less of an
RE: UIGEA, Take 2!?! (2)The giant sucking sound of jobs going overseas?
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