Lawmakers vote for chance in argument that poker is a game of skill State senators in Nebraska have rejected a proposal that poker is a game predominantly of skill and therefore does not constitute gambling in terms of state law. Almost a year on from its introduction by Sen. Ty Larson, and after a six-hour debate in the state Legislature...
Buy-in reduced for 2016 event Poker television network Poker Central, in collaboration with Poker Pro Productions and the Aria Resort and Casino, has announced the launch of the second edition of its Super High Roller Bowl tournament. Clint Stinchcomb, CEO of Poker Central, revealed Thursday that the eight all-time money leaders in poker, including Daniel Negreanu, Antonio Esfandiari and Phil...
Expands existing partnership to include mobile Canada-based British Columbia Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) online operation at Play Now.com has expanded its partnership with Scientific Games with the launch of real-money content for mobile from SG Interactive's Bally and Williams development studios. Bob Hays, Vice President Global Commercial, Interactive at Scientific Games marks the deal as a significant step in its relationship...
Makes a comeback in final day of main event Texan poker pro, Andy Philachack (41) has bested an entry field of 1,565 to win the 2016 World Series of Poker Circuit Choctaw $1,675 no-limit hold'em main event title, $393,188 in prize money and a WSOP Circuit gold ring, his second to date. After moving up in terms of chip count...
Phil Ivey plans new DFS venture High profile international poker ace Phil Ivey is branching out from poker into the daily fantasy sports vertical and plans to launch his own PhilIveyDFS site next (February) month through the iTEAM network, according to a presser sent out this week. The press statement reveals that iTEAM Network will launch PhilIveyDFS on its dailt...
Five men did not oppose extradition from Los Angeles to New York Five California men accused of involvement in the operation of a $32 million US online sports betting ring were charged with conspiracy and illegal gambling in a New York court this week following uncontested extraditions from Los Angeles. The alleged ring leader of the group, Cyrus Irani (39)...
Issues related to daily fantasy sports, skill-based games, and the state's interactive gaming agreement to be considered Nevada governor Brian Sandoval announced Friday that he is reconvening the Nevada Gaming Policy Committee to look into ongoing issues in the gaming industry, including daily fantasy sports, skill-based games, the state's interactive gaming agreement and other matters. The 12 member committee is...
Fantasy sports is not authorised under existing state law Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller told reporters Monday that fantasy sports operators need to stop operating in Maryland or propose legislation to make their ventures legal. The Senator claimed that on Friday state Attorney General Brian E. Frosh had advised the Legislature that day-betting on fantasy sports is not...
Upcoming League tournaments will be screened by poker channel Television coverage for the upcoming 12-team Global Poker League clashes has been assured following an important partnership deal between GPL owner Mediarex Sports and Entertainment and the poker-dedicated television network Poker Central. In a joint statement the partnership announced that Poker Central will air both live and recorded GPL matches in...
Rep. Justin Wood's House Bill 2278 seeks to legalise and regulate daily fantasy sports Oklahoma lawmaker Rep. Justin Wood has launched House Bill 2278, the Oklahoma Fantasy League Act, to the state House, claiming that 500,000 state residents who are DFS fans require consumer protection. Wood claims that DFS involves a significant amount of player skill and knowledge. "The ones...
