Gambling Law News
Online Gambling Newsflash - THE UIGEA HAS BEEN A GREAT SUCCESS!
The UIGEA has successfully eliminated any help for problem gamblers, it has successfully stopped checks for underage gamblers, and it has left casino games online completely unregulated.
US And Ontario May Be Next Into Online Gambling Market
Now that online gambling has become a reality in British Columbia, the rest of North America may soon follow. Ontario and the US could both be the next in line to regulate Internet gambling.
Sparks Increases Push For Regulated Gambling In Alabama
After a report surfaced of how VictoryLand, a casino in Alabama, paid less than one percent of its profits to charity, Gubernatorial candidate Ron Sparks reiterated his plan to regulate gambling in the state.
One Week Left Before Massachusetts Gambling Bill Deadline
The legislative session in Massachusetts ends in just over one week, and to date, no gambling bill has been produced. Lawmakers are still negotiating, but an impasse has hopes diminishing.
US Online Gambling Legislation Moving Quickly; Mark Up On Tuesday
Representative Barney Frank has all of a sudden thrown his attempt to regulate online gambling in the US into overdrive. After a hearing this week, a mark up is scheduled for Rep. Frank's legislation on Tuesday.
Phoebe Prince Suicide Shows Needs For Online Gambling Regulations
The tragic suicide of fifteen year old Phoebe Prince has brought cyber bullying to the forefront in the US, and it also shows why there is a need for government intervention and regulations within the online gambling industry.
Testimony Positive For Online Gambling Bill, Changes Requested
Representative Barney Frank opened the floor in his House Finance Committee on Wednesday to those testifying on the proposed online gambling legislation. The tone was positive, but there was a call for some changes to the bill.
Gamblers Watching Georgia Election Results On Tuesday Evening
Those Georgia residents who would like to see gambling expanded in the state were tuned in late Tuesday evening to the Georgia election results to see if pro-gambling politicians won their elections.
Culver Claims Campaign Donations Not Related To Gambling Licenses
Iowa Governor Chet Culver has come under fire for seeking campaign donations from groups with gambling interests, but the governor claims there was nothing illegal about the donations he pursued or received.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Without Gambling Deal As Deadline Looms
The Massachusetts Senate and House have been working on finalizing new gambling legislation, but with a deadline to finish the law looming, no deal has been struck as of yet.
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