On the heels of Michigan launching online poker, the once placid political waters have begun to churn in two other states in its neighborhood. In the past week, both North Dakota and Illinois have taken small steps closer to bringing online poker to their respective states.
In “The Peace Garden State,” a bill introduced by Rep. Jim Kasper (R) passed the house on Tuesday, while “The Prairie State” saw state representatives Robert Rita and Jonathan Carroll introduce a bill that seeks to fast-track online gaming.