2006 May 27 Poker News, Events and Happenings
As of June 7, it is now a felony in the state of Washington to play poker on the Internet. The bill, S.S.B. No. 6613, has stirred up great anxiety in poker forums. Many feel, correctly, that they have been blind-sided.
Virginia Congressman Representative Robert W. Goodlatte, Republican, introduced a bill that, if turn into law, would ban most online gambling. While the focus is on Poker, this bill includes sports bet games and games of chance…
One of the best ways that online poker rooms have to keep customers happy, and keep them coming back, is to offer an ongoing reward program. Typically it’s a point based system, these reward programs enable consistent, loyal customers to turn in points for cash and prizes. Poker room Bet 365 has joined the crowd with their Loyalty Points.
According to a recent report, a House of Representatives Committee in Louisiana decided that the residents of Bossier Parish should have received greater notification regarding a new video poker truck stop slated for construction in the area.
Beginning next month, Washington residents who play poker or make other types of wagers on the Internet will be committing a Class C felony, equivalent under the law to possessing child pornography, threatening the governor or torturing an animal.Although the head of the state Gambling Commission says it is unlikely that individual online gamblers will be targeted for arrest, the new law carries stiff penalties: as much as five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.The new law, which takes effect J
Michael Bolcerek, the president of the Poker Players Alliance, has been personally lobbying in Washington, DC, regarding the House Judiciary Committee’s consideration of HR 4777…
One of the biggest agencies representing professional poker players and poker properties is Poker Royalty, an outfit which was recently hired by Go Big or Go Home Tournament 1, LLC, in order to provide the needed poker industry expertise and business consulting services for the new poker tournament.
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