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Nevada First State to Approve Internet Poker

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed legislation Feb. 21 that makes Nevada the first state to allow intrastate Internet poker. The legislation allows the state to form compacts with other states that allow internet poker.

 Friday, February 22, 2013

Federal Bills Would Open Sports Gambling

Legislation continues to be considered at the federal level that would allow sports gambling and federal legislators also are expected to revisit Internet poker in 2013.

 Thursday, February 21, 2013
Federal Internet Poker Efforts Dead for 2012

Federal Internet Poker Efforts Dead for 2012

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Dec. 17 that proponents of an online gambling bill are out of time as the legislative session draws to a close.

 Monday, December 17, 2012

California Coalition, Cantor Gaming Team Up

Cantor Gaming and a California horse racing industry coalition announced July 27 that they are teaming up to provide an intrastate Internet poker platform pending state legislative approval of such gaming.

 Friday, July 27, 2012
California Racing Execs Address Online Gaming

California Racing Execs Address Online Gaming

As California eyes potential revenue from Internet gaming, horse racing executives made it clear to a state senate committee in Sacramento July 12 they want to be part of any legislation that may result.

 Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Internet Poker Bill Introduced in Congress

Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton of Texas has introduced legislation that would legalize Internet poker but no other forms of online casino gambling.

 Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Racing Keeps Eye on Internet Poker Bill

The pari-mutuel industry could end up with some benefits should Congress opt to use legalization of Internet poker to help fund continuation of broad tax cuts agreed upon by Republicans and President Obama.

 Tuesday, December 07, 2010