Category Archives: Gambling

Poker Strikes Out in North Dakota

The proposal that would have legalized Internet poker sites based in North Dakota was crushed in the North Dakota senate 44-3, as reported by the Grand Forks Herald. As Senator Carolyn Nelson noted, “There are at least three federal laws … Continue reading

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Online Poker: North Dakota’s New Revenue Source?

North Dakota HB1509 would license Internet poker within the state, with the hope of tapping a new revenue source. According to North Dakota House Representative Jim Kasper, the bill could bring $500 million to the state. The bill passed the … Continue reading

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Mississippi Gambling Taxes May Increase

One of my practice areas is gambling. It appears that the Mississippi legislature is looking at increasing taxes on casinos, according to this report in the Casino City Times. This will probably be good news for Louisiana’s casinos.

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