In a preemptive strike against the possibility of a federal online poker bill the state of Utah has passed into law a bill that bans online poker in the state, as well as opting-out of any federal online poker legislation that could be passed in the future. UtahRead Full Article

Two of the major players in the online poker advocacy arena were quick to respond to today’s breaking news that the Department of Justice is seeking to amend the civil complaint that was unsealed on April 15, 2011. Both the Poker Players Alliance and the American Gaming AssociationRead Full Article

In what should come as no surprise to anyone who followed the recent debate, the proposed legislation by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) that would have legalized the online gaming industry in the United States (including poker) is no longer on the agenda. John Pappas, the headRead Full Article