HR 2267 Might Have Tough Time in House: Pelosi No Fan
An important milestone was met Wednesday when HR 2267, legislation that looks to fully legalize online poker in the U.S., passed by markup in the House Subcommittee.
Specifically, HR 2267 amends title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling activities by the Secretary of the Treasury, to provide for consumer protections on the Internet, to enforce the tax code, and for other purposes.
Next stop: The House, where HR 2267 author Barney Frank has some degree of sway. But there is one slight obstacle.
Cyprus Government Moves to End Online Gambling
By George Psyllides, Cyprus Mail
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie: Legalized Sports Betting No Priority?
European Punters Swindled by State Run Gambling Monopolies During World Cup
Wyclef Jean Haiti Presidential Odds a Good Bet
Wyclef Jean for President of Haiti? Stranger things have happened and one online gambling site may begin offering odds
Pennsylvania Gambling Beats Out Las Vegas, Atlantic City
No wonder Atlantic City is suffering, Pennsylvania is making quite an impact on the gambling scene, at least if collected taxes act as an indicator.
New York Times: States Addicted to Gambling
The New York Times featuring a report Monday regarding individual states desire to boost their economies through gambling, New Jersey included.
Gambling Industry Welcomes Atlantic City Plan But Others Skeptical
Donald Wittkowski, Press of Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY - Gov. Chris Christie's plan for state oversight of the casino district should boost the gaming industry, but it could take much longer to reverse Atlantic City's national reputation as a dirty and crime-plagued gambling haven, observers say.
Federal Agents Order Shutdown of Blogs
Some 73,000 blogs were shut down this past week, reportedly based on an order by US federal agents.
Online Poker Foe Spencer Bachus Likely to be Ousted
Rep. Spencer Bachus could find his role as the senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee concluding if the GOP has anything to do with it post election time.
According to Politico.com, House Republicans are plotting again to oust Bachus from the position of senior Republican on the Financial Services Committee. This time, the challenge is likely to come after the November election from conservatives, including some on the committee.
Gambling911.com Contributor Blasts Obama Agenda: “Goal Is To Destroy America”
Israel The New China: Shuts Off Internet Access to Online Gambling Sites
Many of the world’s most prominent online gambling sites have origins in the nation of Israel, the biggest poker room on the planet, PokerStars, among them.
Costa Rica President Defends US Marines Presence: Online Gambling Operators Balk
700 US Marines Land in Costa Rica Online Gambling Haven
It is home to a few hundred online gambling ventures, many of which operate in the shadows. Costa Rica has long been a country without an army....that is until now.
Do You Support The Aussie Internet Filter?
Readers, censorship and internet censorship continues to threaten your civil liberties. Big Brother and The Thought Police continue to battle for your mind and control.
