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Trump Nullifies Layoff Notices; Fantasy Sports Betting Approved for New Jersey

Trump Plaza Withdraws Layoff Notices as Atlantic City Prepares for Fantasy Sports Betting Lately it seems that a good deal of the gambling news making headlines is coming out of New Jersey. This is partly because of the broad Internet gambling bill that the state’s... 

Greg Raymer Nabbed in Prostitution Sting

Greg Raymer Arrested in Prostitution Bust Noted professional poker player and 2004 World Series of Poker bracelet winner Greg “The Fossilman” Raymer has been busted in a North Carolina prositution sting, after responding to an Internet advertisement... 

Claims Administrator Named for Full Tilt Repayments

DOJ Names Full Tilt Claims Administrator In a move that has been long awaited by fans of poker and those who have been observing the many ups and downs of the Internet gambling industry in recent years, the United States Department of Justice announced this week... 

888 to Partner with Treasure Island for Nevada Online Poker License

888 to Partner with Treasure Island in Nevada Online Poker Nevada officials have long made it clear that they intend for the Silver State to emerge as not only the epicenter, but also the dominant leader in the fledgling United States online poker market. Nevada... 

New Illinois Bill Includes Internet Gambling

Online Wagering Proposed in Illinois When we reported recently that a casino expansion bill in Illinois that was originally passed nearly two years ago – way back on May 31, 2011 – had been vetoed by that state’s governor, Democrat Pat Quinn,... 

Illinois Governor Vetoes Casino Bill; New Bill to Come Soon

Illinois Governor Vetoes Casino Expansion Bill In a move that was not unexpected, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn vetoed a gambling expansion bill earlier this week. The sponsor of the legislation, State Senator Terry Link, a Democrat representing the city of Waukegan,... 

Opening of Cincinnati Casino Puts Fear into Neighboring States

Ohio Casino Expansion Threatens Indiana, Kentucky Revenue In the last fifteen years since casinos have been permitted in the state of Indiana, gambling revenue there has added up to nearly $750 million, which has enabled the state to finance all sorts of civic... 

Popularity of Poker Wanes as Fewer Players Learn the Game Online

Popularity of Poker Continues to Decline In recent years accessibility to US-facing online poker rooms has been at best difficult and at worst near impossible for American players and would-be players of the game. Since the UIGEA, a law that forbade the processing... 

Signing of NJ Online Gambling Law Good for PokerStars Casino Bid

New Jersey Internet Gambling Raises Hopes for Atlantic City Renewal Yesterday’s signing of New Jersey’s Internet gambling bill by Republican Governor Chris Christie is huge news, due in no small part to the positive effect it is expected to have on... 

Caesars Entertainment Corporate Culture Lauded

Caesars Applauded for Offering Good Pay and Benefits Caesars Entertainment, in tandem with its namesake casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace, is known for a great many things. For one, Caesars Palace is one of the celebrated and greatly prized mid-century...