2011 August 24 Poker News, Events and Happenings

The state Gaming Control Board on Wednesday issued a draft of proposed regulations governing Internet poker, a first step in establishing a framework for licensing online poker operators by a Jan. 31 deadline. The draft regulations were sent to gaming license holders statewide to solicit their input and will be discussed in public workshops starting Sept. 26.

The Nightly Turbo is bringing you the day’s top poker news stories including a look at the Nevada Internet poker proposals, online poker traffic numbers, and more.

State gaming authorities have released proposals that would allow the state to regulate Internet poker if the federal government legalizes the activity. The proposals were posted to the Gaming Control Board’s website Wednesday include rules for the finding

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PokerNews’ Donnie Peters and Rich Ryan debate whether or not the “enhancements” made to the new WSOP Circuit season are actually good for the tour.

In the first edition of Stay Stacked we take a look at the affects that sitting for hours-on-end during your long sessions can have on your health.

By Logan Hall Heal the Community is revving up its engines as the organization prepares for its third annual Mentor Madness Poker Run/Car and Motorcycle Show fundraiser this weekend. Proceeds from the event will go towards H the C’s ongoing effort to bring an after school program to Meiners Oaks. “We hope that people will […]