Tag: online gambling
Last You Need to Know for Online Gambling
When it comes to online gambling we are firm believers that the more you know, the less money you blow! With this in mind, we have come up with a complete list of little known facts that are sure to be helpful when making decisions during any online gambling session and every trip you take to a land casino. Listed below are facts that we are sure you will find amusing if not helpful in winning lots of cash when gambling. Enjoy! – You will find that new and even bigger opportunities to gamble will open up every single day….
New Jersey Sues Justice Department Over Online Gambling
New Jersey Sues Justice Department – The State of New Jersey has joined New Hampshire as one of the states to sue the Justice Department over their recent reversal of opinion on the Federal Wire Act. New Jersey had demanded documentation related to their revised interpretation of the act, and the DOJ failed to respond. The Department of Justice reversed its 2011 Wire Act this past January, ruling the law’s prohibition applies to all forms of gambling and not just sports betting. New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and his Pennsylvania counterpart Josh Shapiro hit out at the decision, demanding…
Pennsylvania Online Gambling Sets July 15th Date
Nearly 18 months after the governor signed the enabling legislation, Pennsylvania online gambling finally has a launch date that’s just 90 days away. An announcement from Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O’Toole now says that the “go-live period” for online gaming will begin July 15, 2019. O’Toole’s timeline falls in line with reporting from Play Pennsylvania, which has been projecting a midyear launch for several months. Sources also expect the first PA online sports books to go live in the coming weeks — even prior to online poker sites. If things go smoothly over the next three months, the…
DOJ Fails to Get Wire Act Lawsuit Thrown Out
The road on the Wire Act lawsuit began on Thursday, as arguments were heard regarding the Department of Justice opinion on the Wire Act. In what came as a surprise to no one, the DOJ tried unsuccessfully to have the lawsuit dismissed during arguments. Most experts saw this coming after a memo issued earlier in the week by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. He tried to put the kibosh on the New Hampshire Lottery lawsuit by stating the new opinion of the Wire Act did not include state lotteries. Judge Paul Barbadoro, who was overseeing Thursday’s arguments, did not agree…
Online Gambling and Legal Landmines
The Department of Justice now considers online gambling and sports betting between the states illegal. However, with all the sports leagues, gambling companies and a growing number of state opposing them, they may have wandered into a legal minefield! We also discuss the upcoming Betting on Sports America conference! This week’s special offer is for the Lady Hammer Casino.
5th State Regulates: West Virginia Online Gambling Becomes Law
West Virginia online gambling has officially become law, thanks to the inaction of the governor. The West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act cruised through the House in February, and the Senate then approved and made amendments to the bill. The House accepted those changes and sent the bill to the desk of Governor Jim Justice. The state legislature passed the bill in full the day before it adjourned on March 9, giving the Governor 15 days to sign or veto the act. Now that the veto deadline has passed, the bill has become law. As was the case for West…