The Justice Department sued over their new Wire Act opinion which threatens online gambling interests. One state lottery has already filed suit in US District Court challenging the DOJ opinion. Not only that, but another state is fed up with the Justice Department bullying and is threatening a lawsuit of their own! Today, Governor Chris Sununu, Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald, and New Hampshire Lottery Executive Director Charlie McIntyre announced that the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office filed a complaint on behalf of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission with the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire…

It’s been several weeks since the DOJ Wire Act opinion changed and threatened online gambling, poker and sports betting. Suspicion was that casino mogul (and Republican mega-donor) Sheldon Adelson had a lot to do with the Justice Department decision… and now we know for sure! Plus, now that the connections between Adelson and the DOJ have come to light, state Attorney Generals from New Jersey and Pennsylvania are starting to take action.   As the gaming and legal worlds have had time to absorb the new opinion on the Wire Act issued by the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel…

[one_half padding=”0 10px 0px 0″][/one_half]The U.S. Department of Justice changed their stance in regard to online gambling recently, and decided to apply the 1961 Federal Wire Act to the Internet. That interpretation ignores the context of the legislation, the intent of the lawmakers who wrote the bill, and sets a dangerous precedent for future decisions. We also take a look at the new and amazing Cover Fire Casino Skill Game! This week’s special offer is for the Wicked Bet online casino.

Is online gambling illegal in America now? The U.S. Department of Justice has done an a bout-face on their opinion on the 1961 Federal Wire Act. Their decision was in no small part a result of the millions of dollars in donations to certain congressmen from Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire owner of the largest gambling company in America, Sands Corporation. Reversing their decision from 2011, the DOJ now states that the 50 year old legislation makes all online gambling illegal, including casino games and poker. Their plan is to begin enforcing their new interpretation of the law within 90 days….

This week’s gambling news finds the march of regulated sports betting across America continuing! Eight states have legalized the activity with over 20 more now considering legislation to do the same! NBC Sports recently rolled out a bet on sports game which closely resembles in-play betting! Plus, another state is considering online poker and casino regulation! Elements of the Predict the Game contest and real-time data will be displayed on a graphic overlay surrounding the regular live-game presentation. These stats will be similar to those displayed in a sports gambling environment, such as win-probability data, moving money line and spread….

Sports Betting Federal regulation is under consideration, even as the activity explodes across the United States. Legislation has either passed or is currently under consideration in over half the states in America. Sports Betting Federal Regulation is under consideration, even as the activity explodes across the United States. Legislation has either passed or is currently under consideration in over half the states in America. However, there are some in Congress that feel they need to take control of sports betting regulation. A new federal bill has been put forth to take regulation away from the states and give control back…