Now Is The DOJ’s Chance To Walk Away From The Wire Act
A US District Court Judge threw out the Department of Justice’s new opinion on the Wire Act last week, giving the DOJ the chance to walk away from this mess.
What’s All This Wire Act Business? A Guide for the Average Joe
For those who follow gambling news, there has been a near-constant rumble about the US Department of Justice (DOJ) since January 2019. But, what’s the deal?
Do Stifling DOJ Attempts to Scuttle Case Mean Wire Act Truth Is Coming?
A federal judge in New Hampshire has decided the DOJ can’t dodge a legal challenge to its Wire Act opinion. Will the truth about its origin come out soon?
Congressional Hearing On Legal Sports Betting Set For Sept. 27
On Sept. 27, a Congressional subcommittee will hold a Washington, DC meeting entitled “Post-PASPA: An Examination of Sports Betting in America.”
If Gambling Is A Numbers Game, New Jersey And WSOP Won The Week
New Jersey and the World Series of Poker both posted numbers too big to ignore this week, with signs gambling is growing in the US.
Sands Bethlehem Possibly The Worst Babysitter In Pennsylvania
It’s easy to see why Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson thinks online gambling sites can’t keep minors away. His own casinos have such a tough time doing it.
PA Leading The Way, But Whole Northeast Making Online Gambling Progress
This week Pennsylvania’s online gambling bill stole all the headlines, but plenty of other states in the area made forward progress towards regulation.
Nevada And New York Each Dealing With Gambling-Related Political Scandals
The casino industry got hit with two different political scandals with gambling ties–one in New York with Andrew Cuomo, one in Nevada with Sheldon Adelson.
Anti-Online Gambling Congressman Jason Chaffetz Abruptly Announces His Retirement
The announced retirement of Congressman Jason Chaffetz of Utah eliminates one of the major driving forces behind a federal online gambling in Congress.
Online Gambling Legislation Catching Some Lucky Breaks In PA, NY, WV
The success of New Jersey online casinos might be causing states like Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia to more seriously consider online gambling.