Entries for the 'Laws and Regulations' Category

Poker as a Revenue Source for Governments

Posted Thursday, May 14, 2009 in Laws and Regulations

Even in the 21st century, many shortsighted governments continue anti-gaming (and thus anti-poker) policies for no discernable reason other than habit...   Read more »

India Online Poker Karma

Posted Friday, February 06, 2009 in Laws and Regulations

Speaking of "Bad Karma", poker is right there when it comes to Indian mindsets. Well this is not to say that Hindus/Indians are not open to the idea ...   Read more »

Voting For Poker Rights

Posted Sunday, November 02, 2008 in Laws and Regulations

If you enjoy the right to play poker and are interested on how our country's representatives would be rated regarding these rights, here is a link to ...   Read more »

Congressman Barney Frank Reintroduces the Payments Systems Protection Act HR 6870

Posted Sunday, September 14, 2008 in Online Poker, Laws and Regulations

It seems they have finally agreed that it was unfair to force U.S. financial institutions to implement a law that is unclear and Congressman Barney Fr...   Read more »

Which US Presidential Candidate is Better for Poker - Barack Obama or John McCain?

Posted Monday, September 01, 2008 in Online Poker, Questions, Laws and Regulations

With the US Presidential election just about 2 months away I thought I'd bring political discussion to PokerDIY, by bringing up the poker question... ...   Read more »