Republican Representative in Iowa Dan Huseman has claimed that Iowa's recently introduced online poker bill will not pass and become law. 70% of Iowans oppose the initiative, Huseman says.
Californian lawmakers have made another push for legalizing online gambling within state borders. A new online gambling bill was introduced this weekend, tailored at combating the Golden State's bleeding state budgets.
MGM CEO Jim Murren has reiterated his expectations that legalized online poker will arrive to the U.S. already this year. MGM expects to be one of the first companies to offer legal games, Murren said.
Iowa legislators on Monday approved a new bill that will pave the way for legal online poker in the state. If passed, the bill will also allow for interstate and international operators to offer online poker in the future.
Senator Harry Reid has put an end to speculations that an online poker bill might be attached to the payroll tax bill at the end of this month. Reid did not provide any further explanations for the decision.
A group with ties to the Fertitta brothers is reported to have purchased online gaming software provider Cyberarts for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition could be another hint of legislation arriving to the U.S.
Maryland's Governor Martin O'Malley has asked Congress to forget all about regulating online poker in the U.S. Legalizing online poker could mean substantial losses for struggling states, O'Malley says.
Bwin.party is getting ready to enter the U.S. market as soon as legalization of online gambling becomes reality. The company is already negotiating with several U.S. partners.
Caesars Entertainment has stepped up its lobbying efforts in the fight for legalized U.S. online poker. Caesars Chief Executive Gary Loveman claims that there is "a will" in the U.S. congress to change the laws.
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