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New Jersey Internet Poker Legislation In Limbo

Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin

According to a report in a prominent Pennsylvania newspaper, the legislation that would open up the state of New Jersey for internet gaming and poker is now in limbo, apparently due to the politics of the 2012 Presidential election. In an extensive article, Philadelphia Inquirer writer Suzette Parmley reports that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie [...] Continue reading →

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Sheldon Adelson to Invest $35B Into Spain Casinos

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

Online poker adversary Sheldon Adelson is sticking to his brick-and-mortar business in a big way. On Tuesday, Reuters reported that the casino boss announced plans to spend $35 billion to …
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Adelson ‘Prepared’ to Testify Against Online Gaming

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

Billionaire casino titan Sheldon Adelson recently told Politico that he’s “prepared” to testify to Congress that he’s opposed to the legalization of online gaming. In early December of last year, …
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Sheldon Adelson Top U.S. Earner Under Obama

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

Casino mogul and online gaming critic Sheldon Adelson has made $21.6 billion during President Barack Obama’s time in the White House, according to Forbes. The figure reportedly makes Adelson the …
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Sheldon Adelson To Give Newt Gingrich Up To $100 Million For Campaign

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

Last week, it was reported that Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson was ready to give Newt Gingrich an additional $10 million to support the Winning Our Future super PAC, …
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Leading Republican Candidates Oppose Online Poker

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

The Republican primary race continues to be the main story in the American media, with the candidates exchanging blows and fighting to win the delegates of the different states in their race to the presidency. The leading candidates have stated, or hinted at their opposition to legalized online gaming and only a long shot libertarian [...] Continue reading →

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Online Poker Opponent Sheldon Adelson Gives $10 Million to Newt Gingrich

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

Casino boss and online gaming opponent Sheldon Adelson has given another $5 million (now $10 million total) to a super PAC for surging GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, according to …
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Las Vegas Sun’s Brian Greenspun Criticizes Sheldon Adelson’s Anti-Web Poker Position

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

Brian Greenspun, president and editor of the Las Vegas Sun, published an editorial on Sunday that included a reaction to Las Vegas Sands’ CEO Sheldon Adelson recently vocalizing his opposition …
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Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson Opposes Legalized Online Poker

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson is morally opposed to the federal legislation of online poker, and doesn’t believe the proper technology is …
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U.S. Online Poker Legislation On The Cards

Posted on August 19, 2011 by admin

The current movement backing the formation of regulations to make online poker legal has reached such a momentum that it appears the bill may be passed by Congress by the end of this year. Congress Heavyweights Add Support To Regulating … Continue reading →

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