July 14, 2013
The momentum behind several bills in the Californian Legislature seeking to legalise intrastate online poker (see previous reports) has prompted 88 state land cardrooms to form a representative group titled “Communities for California Cardrooms”. The CCC says its objective is to safeguard the interests and be the voice of the cardrooms as the prospect of […]
July 14, 2013
Marketing affiliates associated with Interpoker, an Amaya Gaming subsidiary powered by Cryptologic software, have been informed that the online poker operator is halting new player signups from Spain, Bulgaria and Belgium, all countries which have energetic regulatory enforcement measures in place that include ISP blacklisting (see previous reports). Affiliates were told by the operator: “Following […]
July 14, 2013
Day 4 at the World Series of Poker main event saw a talent-loaded field of 666 start the action, but only 239 still standing at the end of a day filled with excitement and pathos as well respected names – including the legendary Doyle Brunson – were busted out, and new leaders emerged. In just […]
July 14, 2013
On Day 5 of the World Series of Poker main event the typical vagaries of poker saw the chip leader at the start of the day, Wisconsin pro Jon Lane, busted out deep into the 10-hour day at level 25, along with big names like Annette Obrestad, Josh Pollock, Marvin Rettenmaier, Nick Schwarmann, Grayson Ramage, […]
July 14, 2013
Rep. Steve Dargan, who chairs the Connecticut Public Safety Committee, believes that the advent of internet gambling in the state is inevitable, and he will soon visit one of the island jurisdictions to ensure that he is well-informed on an issue that is gathering momentum in many US states. Speaking to the New Haven Register […]
July 11, 2013
Online gambling software group Playtech plc has confirmed rumours earlier this month (see previous reports) that it is about to acquire the high profile and Gibraltar-based online poker information and affiliate marketing site Poker Strategy.com. Describing the acquisition as a “bolt on” project, Playtech revealed Thursday that the price it is paying is Euro 38.3 […]
July 11, 2013
Day 2C action in the World Series of Poker main event has been completed, with big poker names falling like ninepins in the action, and Mark Kroon still in the driving seat with 507,300 in chips, having started the day as chip leader. Among those busting out of the main event during Day 2C were: […]
July 10, 2013
The final entry day for this year’s World Series of Poker Main Event, Day 1C, has completed in Las Vegas, with Wisconsin pro Mark Kroon emerging as overall chip leader from all three entry days on 246,000, chased by Imari Love from Chicago on 214,300, and Clement Tripodi of France (on 207,050 the leader at […]
July 10, 2013
The usually well-informed poker information website Legal US Poker Sites has flagged strong rumours this week that international poker ace Phil Ivey is to front for the southern California Pala tribal group – which operates land casino interests near San Diego – in a new Internet gaming venture. Because online poker has not yet been […]
July 10, 2013
Online poker tournament fans can click over to the Full Tilt Poker site for full details on the company’s latest Full Tilt Poker Online Poker Series, which kicks off it 23rd edition on August 4, running through to August 8 2013. This series will offer 39 events and a total guaranteed prize pool of $8 […]