Tag: poker legislation

Mississippi

Mississippi Internet Gaming Bill Dies in Committee

Online poker players from Mississippi received disappointing news last week when a bill aimed at legalizing the activity was killed in committee.

Rep. Bobby Moak introduced the Mississippi Lawful Internet Gaming Act of 2012 on Feb. 20, two months…

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Poker

An In-Depth Look at FairPlayUSA

There is a new organization advocating for the licensing and regulation of online poker in the United States that is asking for the support of poker players.

The relationship between FairPlayUSA and poker players could be mutually beneficial as…

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Arizona

Has Senator Jon Kyl Changed His Mind?

Jon Kyl, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, provided hope for the future of online poker legislation in February when he announced he would retire when his term ends at the end of next year.

Kyl is the longest and most persistent…

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District of Columbia

Poker Players Alliance Organize D.C. Fly-In

The Poker Players Alliance will hold a rally and press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol building at 1230 EDT next Tuesday as part of its D.C. fly-in to encourage licensing and regulation of Internet poker at the federal level.

All poker…

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