Archive for the 'Law' Category
Rossi Speaks Out Against Poker Law
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008Dino Rossi spoke out in a recent interview against the recent poker law signed by Gov. Chris Gregoire. The law makes playing online poker a Class C felony, and has been a very hot topic in both the poker playing community, and the mainstream media.
Man Arrested After Shooting At Sydney Casino
Saturday, May 10th, 2008A man has been arrested following a shooting at the Star City Casino in Sydney, Australia. The shooting occurred at 2PM AEST. A female fitness instructor was injured in the incident.
British Columbia Government Targeting Problem Gamblers
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008The British Columbia Government is hiring a team of nine ‘responsible gambling information officers’ to educate casino staff and patrons about issues surrounding problem gambling.
Donald Trump Calls on Casinos to Sue Over Smoking Ban
Saturday, April 26th, 2008Donald Trump has called on casinos in Atlantic City to sue over a new smoking ban approved by the Atlantic City Council, arguing that it placed casinos in the area at a competitive disadvantage.
Wyoming Mom Leaves Kid in Car While Playing Poker
Friday, April 25th, 2008Officers found the mother playing Texas Hold’em inside the bar. The poker game was apparently part of a charity event.
Poker Addict Ordered to Repay $39,000
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008Rhodes was addicted to playing video poker, and used the money to fund her addiction and allow her to keep on playing. Her attorney, Michael Greenlick said that his client had been suffering from an addiction, and was now remorseful.
More Information About Taj Mahal Poker Stabbing Released
Friday, April 11th, 2008More information about the stabbing which took place at the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City on Saturday is gradually being released. The stabbing took place after an argument between Arthur Prince, 61, or Toms River NJ, and Vicente Perez, 57, of Macon, Georgia.
Poker Game Leads To Stabbing Outside Casino
Monday, April 7th, 2008A fight at a poker table at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City had fatal consequences.
The Debate Rages On: Poker, A Game of Skill or Luck?
Saturday, April 5th, 2008Following on from the recent ruling in a UK court, which said that poker is a game of chance, some academic opinion has surfaced which puts forward the other side of the argument.
60 Minutes Investigating Online Poker Cheat
Tuesday, April 1st, 200860 Minutes are reportedly working on a story about the online poker industry, focusing on Alan John Grimard, the alleged poker cheat who almost brought down one of the top poker rooms in the industry last year, while working as a consultant.