Poker pro turned politician James Hinton loses in his election bid; a bill to legalize online poker in California on hold until 2015. Congressional hopeful James Hinton of Napa, California, an independent upstart and former professional online poker player, was handily defeated in Tuesday’s election. His opponent in the 5th District Mike Thompson took home […]
Like many Americans, James Hinton is fed up with Wall Street and the corrupt Washington establishment. Rather than ively complain, he decided to be proactive and do something about it. James Hinton of Napa, California has made a major splash on the political scene. The former professional poker player is making a run at the […]
Prohibition of online poker in California has been a general failure. Here are a few reasons why lawmakers should wake up to reason and legalize it. California is rightly viewed as a fiscal nightmare. Entire towns have gone bankrupt to the point where public services ceased to function. The state is perpetually staggering under the […]
Monica E. May 25, 2014 02:25:09
Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown will lead the California branch of the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling. Earlier this year, lawmakers have announced their intentions of legalizing online poker sites in the US state of California. But things might take a surprising turn, as elections are coming and the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling […]
Tom S. May 16, 2014 12:57:44
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson has recruited former Assembly speaker Willie Brown for his fight against online gambling in the US. The move is just the latest in a high profile battle that was reignited with the opening of new, legal online casinos last year. As the former mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown brings with […]
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