by Rebecca McAdam | Published: Oct 06, '12
French online poker site Winamax is setting itself up to offer real-money games in America in the future. The site recently announced a play-money version of its cash games and tournaments for those living in the States, and is attempting to create the …
by Brendan Murray | Published: Jun 25, '10
The Australian government’s independent research and advisory body, the Productivity Commission, has recommended that online poker in the country should be legalised but the government has been quick to reject the idea. The recommendation came in a …
by Rebecca McAdam | Published: Mar 27, '10
According to business news site, Business Report, the growing popularity of poker in South Africa has led to talk of changing existing legislation. At a Gambling Review Commission public hearing to review existing gambling policies, Attorney Nico Jagga …
by Brendan Murray | Published: Oct 14, '09
The French parliament has approved a bill to regulate and legalize online gambling, including online poker. The new law is expected to come into force next year, and up to 100 operators are expected to apply for licenses. In an unexpected twist, an …
by Brendan Murray | Published: Oct 08, '09
The debate on how France will regulate and license the €5 billion gaming industry got underway yesterday in the French parliament with the online poker industry watching eagerly from the sidelines. Up to 3 million French people are estimated to use …