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AGA Formally Denounces Slot Winnings Taxation Proposals
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has hit out against IRS proposals to lower the tax reporting threshold for slot winnings from $1,200 to $600. The industry body complained that the new proposals would be detrimental...
New Jersey Bill Proposes Referendum For Casinos In The North
New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill that would let voters decide on whether to expand casino gaming into the north of the state. The legislation, introduced by Assembly Democrats Ralph Caputo, Valerie Vainieri Huttle...
WSOP Colossus Becomes Largest Live Poker Tournament Ever
The World Series of Poker’s inaugural “Colossus” tournament has, as expected, smashed all the records to become the biggest live poker tournament ever staged. Twenty-two thousand three hundred and seventy-four players turned out over the...
Sepp Blatter Will Resign As FIFA President
FIFA President Sepp Blatter announced on Tuesday that he would resign from his position in the aftermath of corruption charges against several senior FIFA officials that were brought by the United States government late last...
Amaya Concludes Sale Of Cadillac Jack
Amaya has confirmed the completion of its sale of Cadillac Jack, a move that is one of many the company has made to focus more on its core businesses, mainly PokerStars and Full Tilt. Cadillac...
Case Dismissed: Paul Phua Case Thrown Out as Las Vegas Judge Sends Him Packing
Paul Phua has had a lot of highs and lows over the past year, from the raid that led to his arrest last summer in Las Vegas to the increasing amount of evidence against him...
Chicago Casino Push Underway With Rahm Emanuel
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s quest to create a city-owned casino has begun to gather pace with a public hearing held on the issue last week. Emmanuel’s plan is to build a casino with all profits...
Blatter Re-Elected As FIFA President, Soccer World Is In Turmoil
Sepp Blatter, the controversial head of FIFA, has been re-elected as president of the world soccer governing body. Despite years of condemnation, negative headlines, and the arrests of seven top FIFA officials on corruption charges,...
Paul Phua Wins Hand with Judge’s Latest Ruling in Sports Betting Case
Paul Phua, the poker player and wealthy Malaysian businessman accused of masterminding a multimillion dollar World Cup sports betting ring from within the grounds of Caesars Palace, may walk free on Friday. After a federal...
Amaya Inc Approved For Nasdaq Exchange Listing
Amaya Inc has been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market and expects to begin trading on June 8 under the AYA ticker symbol, the company announced this week. The group has traded...
