Poker Legislation & Regulation

The legal landscape of online poker is constantly shifting. New markets opening, regulatory changes, and licensing updates directly impact your options. We analyze how legal developments affect site availability, player protections, and rakeback programs.

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Poker Player Banned for Hit-and-runs Sues London Casino

The poker player wants £100,000 in damages.

5 days ago
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High-Stakes Lawyer Tom Goldstein Won $1.7 Million Right Before Being Indicted

The embattled lawyer reported $1.7 million in 2025 gambling winnings.

9 days ago
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Wynn UAE Opening Facing Delays Amid Ongoing Iran War

Wynn Resorts is reportedly reconsidering the timeline for its ambitious $5.1 billion Al Marjan Island project in the ...

13 days ago
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The Legal Battle Over Prediction Markets Isn’t Just About Gambling Law

The latest clash between prediction market platforms and state legislatures has less to do with any intentional viola...

21 days ago
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Roughrider Poker Tour's Montana State Poker Championship Starts May 1

Billings is the place to be May 1-3.

27 days ago
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Offshore Poker Sites Ordered Out Of Michigan

Michigan gaming regulators have recently targeted 45 offshore gambling sites, including poker sites, they say are ope...

about 1 month ago
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Wisconsin Governor Signs Mobile Sports Betting Into Law

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers as signed a bill into law which legalizes online sports betting through the state's tribes....

about 1 month ago
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Maine Bans Sweepstakes Casinos After Online Gaming Legalization

After legalizing iGaming earlier this year, Maine has now banned sweepstakes casinos, along with credit card use for ...

about 1 month ago
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Kalshi’s Bonkers Billion-Dollar Bracket Challenge

Let’s take a second to sit with the number. One billion dollars. That’s 1,000 metric tons of $1 bills. Roughly 189 mi...

about 1 month ago
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Ohio Legislation Would Ban Online Sports Betting

Legislation introduced at the Ohio statehouse would outlaw online sports betting and severely curtail betting options...

about 1 month ago
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Major GOP Donor Pushes Against Casino Expansion In North Carolina

Republican businessman and donor Bob Luddy sent a letter to lawmakers recently, urging them to vote against casino ex...

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California Cardrooms Seek Injunction On New Blackjack Rules

After filing a lawsuit over the new rules, certain California cardrooms are filing for an injunction to delay the imp...

about 1 month ago
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BetRivers Launches “Diamond State Rakeback” in Delaware with Up to 250% Weekly Boosts

BetRivers launches "Diamond State Rakeback" promo with up to 250% weekly boosts starting April 6.

about 2 months ago
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California Tribes Eye Sports Betting Referendum In 2028

With the rise of prediction markets in California, California tribes are looking to ask voters to legalize sports bet...

about 2 months ago
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Federal Government Sues States Over Prediction Market Legal Actions

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois over actions again...

about 2 months ago
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English Premier Clubs Hit Hard By Gambling Sponsorship Ban

With a ban on front-of-jersey sponsorships from unlicensed sportsbooks, some English Premier clubs are struggling to ...

about 2 months ago
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Alberta Online Poker, Sports Betting To Launch July 13

Alberta gaming regulators have decided that legal online poker and sports betting will begin in the province on July ...

about 2 months ago
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