Opinion


NJ Sports Betting Case Demonstrates Federal Online Gambling Issue

Sports Betting
By John Mehaffey
Published: June 17 2013

Many gambling proponents in the United States are hoping that New Jersey prevails in its defense of legalized sports betting in the State.  New Jersey appealed after losing the first round of the battle, but has responded to briefs

Casino Games Unnecessary Addition to Online Poker Bill

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By John Mehaffey
Published: June 11 2013

Online poker and casino games are two completely different animals.  This is true when it comes to state and federal gaming laws, as well as public perception.  Online poker also needs liquidity that is irrelevant to casino …

PokerStars and Wynn at it Again?

PokerStars
By Kendall James
Published: May 27 2013

The PokerStars deal to purchase the Atlantic Club casino looks less likely or near impossible at this point. This would have been PokerStars’ trojan horse to gain traction in the United States’ online gaming market. If they are unable …

Amaya Gaming Hurts Online Poker Industry by Hiring Cereus COO

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By John Mehaffey
Published: May 11 2013

US players hoped the Nevada online poker industry would be safe and secure.  This included leaving the shady reputation many offshore sites had for a clean reputation in the newly regulated industry.  Unfortunately, two huge gaffes have already been …

Ultimate Poker Signup Experience Failure

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By John Mehaffey
Published: April 30 2013

This is a personal blog post about my experience attempting to play for real money at Ultimate Poker.  The new Nevada online poker room went live for signups around 12:30am PT this morning.  Real money games went live later …

Will Omission of Casino Games Affect Nevada’s Ability to Compete?

Nevada Seal
By John Mehaffey
Published: April 27 2013

Nevada became the first state to pass online poker regulations in July 2011.  The law compelled the Nevada Gaming Control Board to draft online poker regulations by January 31, 2012.  These regulations were passed in December 2011.…

Does Western Union Serve a Legitimate Purpose Today?

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By John Mehaffey
Published: April 22 2013

Western Union and MoneyGram found their companies mentioned a number of times in the Legends Sports Book indictment.  The mentions were not flattering and are sure to create internal discussions within both companies and US law enforcement …

Did Caesars Entertainment and PokerStars Have Serious Discussions of WSOP Sale?

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By John Mehaffey
Published: March 7 2013

The American Gaming Association (AGA) filed a brief this week to protest the potential licensing of the Rational Group, parent company of PokerStars, in the State of New Jersey.  PokerStars responded with an allegation that Caesars Entertainment, who appears …

Opinion: PokerStars Should not Receive a New Jersey Gaming License

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By John Mehaffey
Published: March 5 2013

I know this is a controversial opinion so I want to at least stipulate that I have the utmost respect for PokerStars.  I played there almost exclusively before Black Friday and I have never questioned the company’s integrity for …

Potential Nevada Online Poker Leaders

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By John Mehaffey
Published: February 28 2013

Nevada is likely to be the first state to offer regulated online poker in the US.  Nine online poker operators have been approved for an interactive poker license in the state.  How many of these companies will be successful …

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