New legislation has been introduced in Nevada to combat online poker cheating. The legislation aims to establish a “Black Book” for players to track those who have been caught cheating. The Nevada Gaming Commission would be responsible for compiling and managing the list, which would include the names of individuals with interactive gaming accounts who have been suspended or banned for cheating. The bill has been referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee, and if passed, banned players added to the online poker cheating list would have the right to appeal and challenge their inclusion. The bill’s proponents, including professional poker…

Recently, our friends at Poker News did a nice write up about online poker cheating which was gleaned from a podcast on PokerFuse. That special edition podcast welcomed the Director of Online Poker Experience from PokerStars, Chris Straghalis. Their discussion covered several things, starting with the integrity of the game. Mr. Straghalis took time to detail the ways that PokerStars approaches the matter, and also detailed what their players could expect from online poker tournaments on their site in the future. Real-Time Assistance, or what players call RTA by players for short, is not a new thing for PokerStars to…

Ten years have past since the darkest day in online poker history. The infamous “Black Friday” as it came to be called. And now, on this milestone anniversary of sorts, many in the industry take time to reflect on how much has changed since then. Hundreds of millions of players deposits and winnings were suddenly frozen by the American government, but eventually most customers had their money returned to them. And now in 2021, states are beginning to embrace internet betting… even though things are no where near where they were in 2011. Online poker seems to have taken a…

In a case that has enormous implications for online gambling in America, the US Department of Justice lost their Wire Act appeal against the New Hampshire Lottery Commission. The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of New Hampshire, upholding the decision of a lower court and driving a nail in the Justice Department newest interpretation of the law. That interpretation could have criminalized interstate online poker and threatened the new, US online gambling industry altogether. Whereas many have insisted that the 1961 Federal Wire Act was always intended to apply to sports betting, the DOJ chose to broaden…

In a major development for the poker community, a Michigan interstate online poker bill now sits on the Governor’s desk ready to be signed into law. If you don’t understand why this is so significant, then focus on the word “interstate”. Unlike many other states with legalized online poker, Michigan is set to allow play across state borders with other regulated jurisdictions. This is a game changer, as smaller states have been less likely to allow online poker due to the small pools of players. Unlike other forms on internet betting, online poker needs large pools of players to generate…

As a beginner, it’s easier to get carried away with the excitement of the game and make thoughtless errors at the poker table. Although you’ve probably heard about beginner’s luck, take our word for it and do your research before the game of poker dives deep into your heart (and your pocket). Some common beginner mishaps include trying to play too many hands at once, playing out of position, and perhaps even bluffing too often. As time progresses, you will gain experience and begin to understand the nuances of the game. In this article, we will save you some valuable…