After spending much of 2018 in a state of hibernation, the Poker Alliance – the Poker Central-owned entity that used to be the “Poker Players’ Alliance” – seems to have come to life at the start of 2019. The Poker Alliance has named an Advisory Board for the group, three top professionals who are well… Read more »
Last week, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the possibility of reviving federal regulation of sports betting. The discussion, which was brought up because of the Supreme Court ruling in May that overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992, deviated away from just being about sports betting and brought… Read more »
After making a plea to its membership base for donations to continue their efforts, the future of the Poker Players Alliance is in doubt as those pleas apparently went unheard. In what has been a tumultuous few months for the Poker Players Alliance, the organization issued the call for donations as its leadership changed. In… Read more »
For the first time in the organization’s history, the Poker Players Alliance has sent out a desperation call for donations to aid in their work. After taking the helm of the PPA last week from the departing John Pappas (who will depart the organization at the end of February), new PPA president Rich Muny issued… Read more »
On Wednesday night, the regulations of the UIGEA were finalized. The new regulations will be implemented on January 19, 2009. Today, the PPA, which is the main lobbying group for the online poker industry, called on its members as well as concerned individuals around the country to act. Read more »
After an article was published by the Dow Jones Newswire, word spread like wildfire through the online poker world that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) had received the final regulations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) on October 21st. Read more »
Last week in a monumental ruling, Kentucky District Judge Thomas Wingate refused to dismiss a case involving the seizure and potential forfeiture of 141 internet gambling domains. They include the websites of the largest online poker rooms in the industry that cater to U.S. customers. Governor Steve Beshear issued his response to the ruling. Read more »
On Wednesday, the PPA announced the development of the Congressional Ratings Guide, which has letter grades similar to those found in schools assigned to each Congressman and Senator. The guide is available at CongressionalPoker.org. Read more »
Around 4:30pm ET on Thursday, Judge Thomas Wingate issued a ruling denying motions filed by the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) and Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) to dismiss the case. Instead, a final forfeiture hearing was scheduled for November 17th at 10:00am. Read more »
A fax received by Poker News Daily today just before 5:00pm ET stated that the ruling by Judge Thomas Wingate concerning the future of 141 internet gambling domain names will be delayed until Thursday due to a computer glitch. The one-page fax simply stated "Computer problems. Order will be issued tomorrow." Read more »
On Wednesday, the online poker world could potentially be turned upside down. The verdict in the case that pits the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky against 141 internet gambling domain names is scheduled to be released on Wednesday. However, how and when the decision will be rendered during the day is up in the air. Read more »
In Kentucky, Governor Steve Beshear is trying to rid the state of internet gambling once and for all. His solution: seize 141 domains associated with internet gambling sites. The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), the regulatory agency for many affected companies, recently authored a letter to Beshear. Read more »
On Tuesday, representatives from around the internet gambling and online poker industries made their arguments in front of Judge Thomas Wingate in a courtroom in Frankfort, Kentucky. Two days removed from that hearing, the industry has begun to react to the proceedings. Read more »
Poker News Daily has learned that Judge Thomas Wingate will issue a historic ruling in the Commonwealth of Kentucky next Wednesday, October 15th. A formal hearing was held in a Franklin County courtroom this morning. Read more »
In Frankfort, Kentucky on Tuesday, 50 people from around the internet gambling industry gathered to discuss the future of the industry in the state. The meeting, which was hosted by the Bluegrass Institute, was held in advance of a major hearing on Tuesday. Read more »
On Monday at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort, Kentucky, some of the industry's leading authorities will meet to discuss the recent actions by Governor Steve Beshear, who has sought forfeiture of 141 internet gambling domains. The meeting is being organized by the Bluegrass Institute. Read more »
The Casino Affiliate Programs Euro 2008 event in Barcelona event is currently ongoing. The buzz of the convention has surrounded the developments on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. PND has learned that many online poker rooms have contingency plans in place. Read more »
In a courtroom in Franklin County, Kentucky, a Circuit judge granted a continuance in the case that would have forced 141 internet gambling domains to "block access to Kentucky users, or relinquish control of their domains." In a hearing on Friday, one day after it was originally scheduled, a judge in the case issued a continuance. Read more »
In a report published by Forbes on Friday, it was revealed that the Poker Players Alliance, the main lobbying group for the online poker industry, spent $283,000 in efforts on Capitol Hill during the second quarter of 2008. Read more »
A hearing in the Franklin County Circuit Court over whether Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear will be successfully able to gain control of 141 internet gambling domains has been postponed until Friday at 3:30pm ET. Read more »
The House Financial Services Committee passed HR 6870 on Tuesday. The bill, which was drawn up by Committee Chairman, Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), may now be debated on the floor of the House of Representatives. Read more »
Former Director of the Poker Players Alliance Michael Bolcerek has returned to the internet gambling industry. The man responsible for putting the PPA on the map is a new Senior VP for Aristotle International. Read more »
Last night in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin addressed members of the party in the Xcel Energy Center. Across town, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) and American Gaming Association (AGA) held a fundraiser to benefit the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Read more »
On Wednesday, the Poker Players Alliance will hold a charity poker tournament benefiting the Paralyzed Veterans of America in the context of the Republican National Convention. Read more »
With news surfacing on Saturday that Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama had selected Joe Biden (D-DE) to become his Vice Presidential candidate, the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) issued a press release announcing new names that are slated to appear at its upcoming fundraiser in Denver. Read more »
