PokerNews Podcast: North Dakota Rep. Jim Kasper Introduces Online Poker Bill

<p>On the latest episode of the <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast, <strong>Jeff Platt</strong> and <strong>Chad Holloway</strong> welcome <strong>North Dakota Rep. Jim Kasper</strong> to the show to talk about House Concurrent Resolution 3012, which would put a measure to allow the internet game on his state's 2022 general election ballot. </p> <p>Kasper originally tried to introduce a bill in 2005 during the "Poker Boom," but the Wire Act stood in the way. Now that the Wire Act is no longer a concern, is online poker coming to North Dakota?</p> <p>In addition, Chad & Jeff recap <strong>WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open</strong>, offer odds on a summer <strong>2021 WSOP</strong>, give updates on both the <strong>Negreanu vs. Polk</strong> and <strong>Kornuth vs. Galfond</strong> challenges, and tell you which sponsored pro and WSOP bracelet winner was banned for multi-accounting.</p> <p>Get those stories and more on the latest episode of the <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Time Stamps</strong></span><br /> 00:24 | Welcome to the show – where is Sarah?<br /> 01:05 | Teasing guest Rep. Jim Kasper<br /> 02:00 | What does the recent Wire Act ruling mean for online poker?<br /> 05:25 | WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open wraps up<br /> 08:20 | What’s the future of live tournament poker look like?<br /> 10:11 | What are the odds of a WSOP this summer?<br /> 13:11 | Daniel Negreanu vs. Doug Polk update<br /> 16:00 | Sponsor: GGPoker<br /> 17:00 | Chance Kornuth concedes Galfond Challenge<br /> 20:10 | Sponsor: Run It Once offering best first-time depositor bonus<br /> 21:05 | Guest Rep. Jim Kasper joins show to talk online poker<br /> 23:05 | Jim Kasper knows and loves the game of poker<br /> 24:18 | 2005 bill that almost brought online poker to North Dakota<br /> 29:20 | No longer need to worry about Wire Act<br /> 31:00 | How to get an online poker bill passed<br /> 32:40 | What can poker players do to help support the bill?<br /> 35:34 | Sponsored pro & WSOP bracelet winner banned for