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The Fight to Legalize Online Poker in United States Continues

Monday, August 24, 2009

The poker resistance, led by the Poker Players Alliance and the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association, would like nothing more than the opportunity to argue in a United States court that poker is a game of skill and its online play…

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Antiguan Firm ZookZ to Take Advantage of WTO Online Gambling Ruling

Saturday, July 18, 2009

If United States officials thought that no one in the tiny island nation of Antigua and Barbuda would take advantage of the World Trade Organization’s…

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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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