The State of Nevada Is Ready for Online Poker

Jun 15, 2011
Governor Brian Sandoval signs two bills: AB258 and AB294 Federal legalization of online poker in the United States could be introduced even this year, and the state of Nevada is readily waiting for it thanks to two bills signed into state law on Friday by Governor Brian Sandoval. The signing of the online poker regulation happened after positive movements in the country that included collaboration between Senator Harry Reid of Nevada and Texas Congressman Joe Barton on internet poker legalization initiative, which was supported by the PPA, John Campbell and Congressmen Barney Frank. Authorized by William Horne, the first signed assembly bill AB 258 will, very probably, attract attention of the community because it guides the Nevada Gaming Commission to make new regulations and conditions in anticipation of the federal legalization of online poker. The bill has a strong support thanks to the removal of the clauses concerning the recently banned Pokerstars and a new revenue stream. The second bill AB294 is important because it regulates wireless gambling at Nevada resort casinos and also permits the use of mobile gaming devices in all sleeping areas like hotel rooms. Both bills were well received, but AB294 didn't have any real opposition, while AB258 had only two opposing votes.
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