Tuesday, February 8, 2011

US Congressman John Campbell to Discuss the Prospects for Federal Regulation of Internet Gaming

The Following is a press release from US Congressman John Campbell:
US Congressman John Campbell to discuss the prospects for Federal regulation of internet gaming at an industry conference in San Francisco, CA

Barney Frank has so far been the hero, and the reason for hope, in the internet gaming industry awaiting Federal legislation that would allow the likes of Caesars, MGM and PartyPoker to offer poker over the internet to the US players.
Read Full Press Release here...

Second Internet Poker Bill Filed In Florida

Although a second online poker bill has been introduced in the Florida Legislature, the measure faces opposition from a top lawmaker in the state’s House of Representatives.
Late last week, state Senator Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Republican of Miami, filed legislation that would authorize Florida’s licensed card rooms to offer online poker directly to players physically present in the state. Read Full Story