Perspectives Now

BetOnSports Guilty Pleas and European Union Talk! Perspectives Now for June 23rd, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:41:00 GMT

We always have fun on our podcasts with the Rounders Radio crew, and this week was no exception! We let our hair down for some informal talk about BetOnSports, the European Commission, and other online gambling related topics! Listen Up!

Current Online Gambling News & Analysis: Perspectives Now for May 19th, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Wed, 20 May 2009 01:20:00 GMT

J. Todd discusses the most current, up-to-the-minute issues that are affecting the online gambling industry. Plus, poker hand analysis with the Rounders Radio crew! Listen Up!

J Todd talks Poker and Politics! Perspectives Now for May 12th, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:55:00 GMT

Get all the latest news from the world of online gambling, plus listen to J Todd talk poker strategy with the Rounders Radio hosts, Ace Jones, A Lake of Fire, and DC! Listen Up!

Here Comes Barney Frank! Will it Matter? Perspectives Now for May 5th, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 5 May 2009 06:32:00 GMT

J Todd talks about the new Barney Frank bill to repeal the 2006 UIGEA, and if the bill will make any difference. Plus, how do the Republicans and Democrats stack up when it comes to online gaming? Also, one out of touch Illinois professor tries to tackle online gaming and J Todd's ticked! Listen Up!

J Todd Leaves the FBI Speechless! Perspectives now for April 28th, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:02:00 GMT

In a retrospective show, J Todd takes us back to the very first Perspectives Weekly in 2006, and talks about how the UIGEA does NOT criminalize playing at online casinos. He backs this up with a phone call to the FBI in 2007, and testimony from Congressional hearings! Listen up!

The Wire Act, Racketeering, Online Gaming, and a LOT more! Perspectives Now for April 14th, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:26:00 GMT

J Todd has the latest online gaming news from around the globe. Plus, this week we get a bit more in-depth on the legal aspect to the online gambling industry, and what it means for players, webmasters, and operators. Topics include the 1961 Federal Wire Act, the UIGEA Legislation, the FBI, DoJ, and racketeering law. Listen Up!

Carruthers, Party Gaming, Texas, and the NFL: Perspectives Now for April 7th, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 7 Apr 2009 10:39:00 GMT

Get the scoop on a ton of online gaming issues, peppered with opinion and informed speculation, as we look at a variety of online gambling news and issues including the David Carruthers guilty plea.

US Trade, the EU, and Grand Prive Warnings: Perspectives Now for March 24th, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:52:00 GMT

J Todd spends this weeks show explaining the details of what the new US Trade Representative could mean for our industry, and how the European Unions about face plays into the mix. Plus, a warning about the Rogue Grand Prive Casino Group and why players & webmasters should be avoiding them!

Poker Arrests Under a 200 Year Old Law! Perspectives Now for March 10th, 2009!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:58:00 GMT

J. Todd talks about internet gaming in Utah, a 207 year old gaming law in South Carolina, and the breaking news that France will legalize online gambling next year. We also look at the legal troubles of a man who tried to auction off his own house, and still have time to talk a little poker!

European Union and Poker Strategy: Perspectives Now for March 3rd, 2009

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 3 Mar 2009 19:13:00 GMT

J Todd breaks down some tournament poker strategy with the Rounders Radio boys, plus discusses interesting stories from current news headlines. Included in this weeks show is the possible effects on internet gambling should the European Union experience internal issues.

Repealing UIGEA and Guest Appearances: Perspectives Now for February 24th, 2009

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:19:00 GMT

This week we discuss Barney Franks attempt to repeal the UIGEA, the South Carolina poker twist, and the impending legalization of poker in California. Plus, J Todd's 2 year old daughter crashes the show! Listen up!

The Betcha.com Case & More: Perspectives Now for February 17th, 2009

Admin@apcw.org — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:29:00 GMT

J. Todd talks about the Betcha.com case involving Nick Jenkins and the Washington State Gambling Commission. Plus, will South Carolina be the next state to recognize poker as a skill game? Much more industry news, so Listen Up!

The True CAP London Story: Perspectives Now for February 10th, 2009

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:36:00 GMT

There's been a lot of news coverage about what really happened with the fist fights at the CAP Conference in London. Now hear the truth from the man who was at the center of the action: J Todd himself! Listen Up!

Kentucky Verdict! Pennsylvania Party! Check out Perspectives Now for January 20th, 2009

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:21:00 GMT

J. Todd has fresh some online gaming news including from Pennsylvania, where poker has been declared a skill game! Plus, the Kentucky domain name seizure case has a verdict! More good news! Listen Up!

Utah, Nevada, Kentucky, and Terrorism? Perspectives now for January 6th, 2009

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 23:06:00 GMT

This week J Todd has the scoop on what's going on in various US States with online gambling legistlation. Plus, is there a "smoking gun" that ties our industry to terrorism? Listen Up!

Doyle Brunson Speaks about Dikshit! Perspectives Now for December 30th, 2008!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:37:00 GMT

On our last show we spoke about Anurag Dikshit, the founder of Party Gaming who plead guilty to the Wire Act in the US. J Todd has some interesting thoughts on the subject, but what does Doyle Brunson think? Listen up!

Party Gaming Founder Pleads Guilty? Perspectives Now for December 16th, 2008!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:38:00 GMT

This show contains adult content: What's so bad about a guilty plea from one of Party Gaming's founders? A whole damn lot, actually! Plus more on Kentucky and the financial state of gambling in the real world! Listen Up!

Grand Prive' Discussion! Perspectives Now for December 9th, 2008!

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:54:00 GMT

J Todd and the Rounders Radio crew discuss the Grand Prive' Affiliates, and how their actions affect webmasters, players, and other affiliate programs. Plus news from Las vegas about legal online gambling and web filtering technology. Listen up!

60 Minutes, Kentucky & More! Perspectives Now for December 2nd, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:18:00 GMT

We talk about the latest on the Kentucky domain name grab, including some information you may not know. Plus, in-depth discussion on the 60 Minutes "cheating" story from Ultimate Bet & Absolute Poker, which fires up some lively comments from the phone lines!

Legal Online Poker? Yet Bet! Perspectives Now for November 25th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:49:00 GMT

J. Todd discusses several poker subjects, including his recent coverage of the WSOP and his interview with the President of the American Gaming Association. Plus, he sheds light on California's bid to legalize, regulate and tax online poker in the state.

Poker Talk from the WSOP! Much More! Perspectives Now for November 18th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:33:00 GMT

J Todd has been away for a month travelling the world and working with the Casino City team covering the World Series of Poker! This week he tells us about a college student busted for playing online, UIGEA news, and much much more!

Let's Get Political! Perspectives Now for October 14th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:52:00 GMT

It's getting pretty hot in here! J Todd stirs the political pot (as usual) by bringing McCain and Obama into the online gambling arena! Also on the agenda, the Kentucky domain updates and how the Kahnawake are getting involved!

Back from Spain with Stories & News! Perspectives Now for October 7th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 07:47:00 GMT

This week J Todd lets loose about his adventures in Spain and France! Plus we discuss the Kentucky domain case in depth, and follow up on John McCain's ties to gambling and the Kahnawake "super user" cheating scandal.

A Show without J Todd?! Perspectives Now for September 23rd, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:35:00 GMT

While J Todd travels to Spain for the CAP Euro Convention, guests hosts fill the void! Listen to Ace Jones, DC, and A Lake of Fire toss around a wide range of topics!

Barney Frank Bill Passes! Perspectives Now for September 16th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:20:00 GMT

We break the good news to the industry about the Payment System Protection Act being passed by Barney Frank! Find out what PSPA is good for online poker and casinos, but maybe not so good for online sports bettors.

Google, Yahoo, Neteller and more! Perspectives Now for September 9th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 9 Sep 2008 06:08:00 GMT

Tonight we talk about Google and Yahoo, and how the US Department of Justice plans a "back door" attack for their years of carrying online gambling ads. Plus Netteller and Party Gaming information.

Back After a Month Away! Perspectives Now for September 2nd, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 2 Sep 2008 18:17:00 GMT

After taking a few weeks off for travel to Houston and Costa Rica, J Todd returns to Rounders Radio with an in-depth discussion of Bodog and other industry news. Listen up!

The Kahnawake Poker Investigation and HR 6663: Perspectives Now for August 5th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:48:00 GMT

Discussion on the new bill to define "unlawful internet gambling", and if it's a good thing for the industry. Plus, a realistic look at the Kahnawake Independent Auditor chosen to investigate Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet.

Absolute Poker, Ultimate Bet, PayPal, and the Kahnawake : Perspectives Now for July 29th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:37:00 GMT

The software merger of Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker is discussed. Plus is PayPal turning over customer records to the US Government? And we get a drop by visit from Chuck Barnett of the Kahnawake Mohawk... and he's friendly, as usual.

Bachus, Obama, and Gambling News: Perspectives Now for July 16th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:07:00 GMT

We're back after a two-week break while the Rounders Radio team hit the World Series of Poker. We speak in-depth about the Obama Online Lottery, dig us some dirt on Spencer Bachus, and discuss many other online gambling stories.

The Death of Bill 5767: Perspectives Now for June 24th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Barny Frank and Ron Paul's attempt to block UIGEA via their bill, HR 5767, has come to an abrupt end. Plus, updates on the European Union situation concerning online gambling.

UIGEA Updates and Breaking Industry News: Perspectives Now for June 17th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:49:00 GMT

We follow-up last week's stinker with a quality filled show! There's a ton of industry news, including some late breaking stories and an update on the status of UIGEA. Listen Up!

The Worst Podcast Ever! Jokes, Stories, and News: Perspectives Now for June 10th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:08:00 GMT

There's not a lot going on in the industry this week, so we swap poker stories, jokes, and a few interesting news stories including the Ultimate Bet "cheating" issues. Listen Up!

Ways to "Gamble" Legally and Industy News: Perspectives Now for June 3rd, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 01:23:00 GMT

Playing the stock market and participating in foreign exchange programs are all high risk forms of gambling... and totally legal! Plus, there's a lot of interesting industry news to cover this week. Listen Up!

Gambling, Government, Addiction and Protection: Perspectives Now for May 27th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 27 May 2008 06:30:00 GMT

This week, industry news and lively discussion that focuses on several stories about gambling addiction, protection kids and teens from gambling, and the governments involvement. Listen Up!

How to Ignore the Will of the People and the US Constitution: Perspectives Now for May 20th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:59:00 GMT

A look back at the Washington State challenge to the online gambling ban, and it's argument that the ban violates the US Constitution. We also take a brief look at the candidates for the American Presidency and if any will actually make a difference for the industry.

The Battle in Seattle! Online Gambling Court Case Preview: Perspectives Now for May 13th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:34:00 GMT

The challenge to Washington States online gambling ban heads to court this week. Preview the case! Plus an interview with Pic Club CEO Chuck Kidd and industry News! Listen Up!

Washington State Gambling Rally and Industry News: Perspectives now for May 6th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 6 May 2008 18:18:00 GMT

Information on the upcoming Washington State gambling rally with the Poker Players Alliance, the Lee Rousso court case, and industry news from Denmark and the American Gaming Association! Listen Up!

Texas, France, a Donkey, and a Rat Selling Pizza: Perspectives Now for April 29th, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:18:00 GMT

Will the famous Chuck E. Cheese face prison time for allowing under aged gambling in his pizza joint? What about France and betting on the French Open? And what's up in Texas with selling Lotto tickets over the web?

Gambling issues with John McCain and NBC: Perspectives now for April 22nd, 2008

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:49:00 GMT

What every American interested in online gambling should know about John McCain before heading to the voting booth this fall. Plus, why was NBC in court to defend themselves against running an illegal gambling operation on prime time television? Listen Up!

Podcasts Back in Business with Industry News: Perspectives Now for April 15th, 2008

Support@APCW.org — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:38:00 GMT

We took a few weeks off to attend the Casino Affiliate Convention in Amsterdam, but now we're back! This week's discussion focuses on the conference experiences, the sale of the poker bots, the Safe & Secure Internet Gambling Initiative, and some poker play!

Poker Dream In Depth and a Ton of Industry News: Perspectives Now for March 25th, 2008

Support@APCW.org — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:40:00 GMT

An overview of what went down with the Poker Dream fold, and what to expect next. Plus industry news from Costa Rica and Antigua, the UIGEA and the Frank Bill, plus the US Government believes itcan kidnap people from other countries... yes, they have finally lost their minds completely.

The Tusk Collapse and Poker "Skins": Perspectives Now March 18th, 2008

Support@APCW.org — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:04:00 GMT

With all that's been going wrong with online poker these days, we take a look at how poker "skins", also known as White Labels, work. Also, why poker players should NOT boycott MicroGaming all sites just because Tusk Gaming went under.

Discussions on iMega, the EU, and UB: Perspectives Now March 11th, 2008

J Todd — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:48:00 GMT

Lively discussion on the iMega court case which was ruled on last week, and the similar topic of the new European Union investigation into the UIGEA and it's affect on international trade laws. Also discussed is the unfolding drama associated with a new "scandal" in the online poker world involving Ultimate Bet.

UIGEA and Frank Bill Discussion: Perspectives Now March 4th, 2008

Support@APCW.org — Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:44:00 GMT

The Democratic Policy Committee Chairman, George Miller, has added his support to the Barney Frank Bill to overturn the UIGEA, but is the Frank Bill really what's best for the online gaming industry? Plus internet gambling sites giving to charitible causes, and the Casino Action Group has folded... will players get paid what they're owed?

Full Tilt Poker's Terms & Conditions Debacle: Perspectives Now February 26th, 2008

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:19:00 GMT

We discuss Full Tilt Poker's decision to screw their affiliates out of their hard earned cash by changing their terms and conditions! Plus the letter Senator Kyle wrote to the US Congress about UIGEA urging them "think twice" about overturning the online gambling ban! Recorded live on Rounder's Radio with interactive discussion and call in's from listeners!

UIGEA, Gambling Addiction, and Spam: Perspectives Now February 19th, 2008

Support@APCW.org — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:58:00 GMT

The APCW has a copy of the letter sent from two US Senators to the Trasury Department about UIGEA enforcement, plus we speak with APCW Members about their involvement with online poker tourneys to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation, Also, we look at interesting problems with gambling addiction and online casino spam.

Online Gambling & National Security: Perspectives Now for February 12th, 2008

Support@APCW.org — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:06:00 GMT

We continue our discussion on how online gambling is a "national security risk" for the United States. Plus a Harvard Law Professor heads to the UK to discuss the US Ban on internet betting. We also take a few phone calls and answer some questions.

The Premier Episode with our Rounders Radio Partners! Perspectives Now for August 7th, 2007

Admin@APCW.org — Tue, 7 Aug 2007 09:54:00 GMT

After a few months of producing an APCW Podcast on our own, we team up with Rounders Radio to create a more dynamic, professional show with better interaction and bigger reach!

We call the FBI and Put them on the Spot! Perspectives Podcasts June 26th, 2007

Support@APCW.org — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:40:00 GMT

This week we unveil just how big our brass ones are, as we call the FBI and challenge their stance on online gambling. Listen to the interview we have with Paul Bresson, an agent and spokesperson for the Cyber Crime Unit!

Party Gaming talks with the US Department of Justice! APCW Podcast - June 19th, 2007

Support@APCW.org — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:23:00 GMT

This week APCW Administrator J. Todd, and Operations Director Anthony, discuss current events in the industry like Party Gaming's talks with the Department of Justice and the European Union's demand for $15 billion from the US Government for damages from the UIGEA.

Barney Frank Bill on Hold? APCW Podcast for June 12th, 2007

Support@APCW.org — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:58:00 GMT

This week J. Todd and the APCW Operations Director, Anthony, look at what's going on with the Barney Frank Bill being put on hold, and the recent court case where a man robbed a bank to pay his online poker debts. We also delve deeply into a customer service issue with The Virtual Casino (who have been listed as "rogues" for years at Casinomeister) where a player has been waiting for a payout for a month.

Antiguan Legal Council Mark Mendel: APCW Podcasts for May 29th, 2007

Support@APCW.org — Tue, 29 May 2007 22:59:00 GMT

Our premier edition of APCW Podcasts! This week we look more in-depth at the Bet on Sports case and their decision to plead guilty to the charges against them. Plus, we interview the Antigua & Barbuda Legal Counselor, Mark Mendel, about their current battle against the United States in the World Trade Organization. Since time is no object, we also took the opportunity to interview Cedrik from the brand new and exciting Hot Pepper affiliate program. And we even fit in an email question sent in by a listener.