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Dustin Gouker

Having worked in sports journalism for over 15 years for publications including the Washington Post and the D.C. Examiner, Dustin Gouker brings a unique perspective to USPoker. An avid player for most of his life, he has written about poker for more than 7 years.

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Push For Changes To Pennsylvania Gambling Law Comes At Crucial Point For State

Dustin Gouker February 20, 2017 0 comments

The stakes for Pennsylvania when it comes to potential changes to gambling law in the state couldn't be higher. And the issues being pondered aren't minor.

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New York Online Poker Bill Clears First Hurdle Following Unanimous Committee Vote

Dustin Gouker February 16, 2017 0 comments

New York online poker legislation cleared its first hurdle in the Senate this week, ing 11-0 out of the chamber's gaming committee.

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Virginia Senate es Poker Bill, Which Continues To Squeak By In Legislature

Dustin Gouker January 27, 2017 0 comments

A Virginia bill that would designate poker as a game of skill and allow for tournaments in the state ed the full Senate by the narrowest of margins.

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Pennsylvania Casino Revenue Hits New All-Time High Of $3.2 Billion

Dustin Gouker January 23, 2017 0 comments

The Pennsylvania casino industry managed to break a record ten years after the industry first launched in the state.

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Odds Of PA Legislature Legalizing Online Gambling Appear To Increase With The Day

Dustin Gouker January 16, 2017 0 comments

Pennyslvania Senate Republicans are going to introduce their own gambling expansion package, one that will likely include online gambling legalization.

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Online Gambling Opponents Eye A New Tack, Via Incoming Attorney General Sessions

Dustin Gouker January 11, 2017 0 comments

Statements from US Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions create concern for online gambling at the federal level. But some of that concern may be overblown.

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