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An Important Few Months for Online Poker Legislation

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Congress returns to session today for what figures to be an important few months in determining the future of online poker. The most interesting bill to watch will be Barney Frank’s Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and…

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Blotter: US Senator introduces online poker bill

Friday, August 14, 2009

New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez introduced Senate Bill 1597 in an effort to bring regulation for online games of skill, including poker, into US law. The bill, known as the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act, is, in many ways, a companion bill to the similar legislation proposed by Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank

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Rep. Barney Frank Promotes Pro-poker Platform in WSOP Visit

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

United States Congressional Representative Barney Frank (D-MA), has been praised by the United States poker industry of late for his work…

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International: U.S. poker legislation delayed despite increasing support

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Even as individual states open their doors to expanded gambling opportunities, the United States government continues to resist change. Longtime online gambling supporter Congressman Barney Frank was set to lead hearings on his bills HR 2266 and HR 2267 later this month, but earlier this week the Poker Players Alliance announced that the House Financial Services Committee has pushed the hearings back until September. read more

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Frank Bill Hearings Delayed Until September

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Hearings on legislation introduced by U.S.

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Rep. Frank Introduces Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act

Friday, May 8, 2009

As anticipated, Barney Frank (D-MA), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, proposed new legislation on Wednesday designed to allow U.S.-based companies…

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