Archive for the 'Poker' Category

PokerStars was recently acquired by the Amaya Group, which may allow the company to receive a New Jersey online gaming license. David Rebuck, the head of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, said that his agency was in discussions with Amaya and is considering allowing it resubmit an application for an online gaming license. […]

Amaya Gaming recently completed the acquisition of the Rational Group. Amaya founder and CEO David Baazov discussed upcoming plans for PokerStars and Full Tit during a discussion with shareholders and other potential investors. Baazov said that PokerStars and Full Tilt face a number of opportunities in the coming year. He expects both brands will be […]

Paypal may soon resume online poker payments for the first time since the UIGEA was passed. According to Chris Grove of Online Poker Report, the company has debated the possibility for several months. A March tweet from Grove stated that Paypal had assembled a group of experts to discuss the matter with the board. Steve […]

Earlier this year, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement suspended PokerStars from receiving an online gaming license until 2016. However, the state gaming regulator may have changed its stance after a new merger with Amaya Gaming. Earlier in the week Jennifer Newell of njpokeronline claimed that PokerStars and Full Tilt may launch in New Jersey […]

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and Attorney General have been working towards driving illegal online gaming providers out of the state. They believe discouraging consumers from using unlicensed gaming providers will stimulate legitimate nj gaming providers and boost revenues for Atlantic City's ailing casino industry. Recent data shows their efforts seem to be […]

Sheldon Adelson, the Chairman of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, is spending massive amounts of money to ban online gambling. Adelson had reached the campaign spending limit caps that were in place before the Supreme Court ruled they were unconstitutional in April. The new ruling allows Adelson to resume his lobbying efforts, which has inspired […]