Bodog Poker shuts out data miners

September 21, 2011

Bodog Poker has announced the removal of full poker tables from its poker lobby effectively preventing data sites from accessing accurate information on player numbers. The company believes data available on individual players and websites is of benefit only to professional players to the detriment of recreational players. Bodog?s Recreational Poker Model removal of table […]

Former Nevada governor changes opinion on internet poker

September 20, 2011

The widely respected lawyer, senior Democratic Party politician and former Nevada governor, Richard Bryan, spoke out for internet poker at the recent Southwest Bankruptcy Conference in Las Vegas, admitting that he was a former opponent of the pastime, but that it was clearly of future value to Nevada if properly legalised and regulated. Bryan’s record […]

Partouche Poker Tour main event adjourned to November

September 20, 2011

The Partouche Poker Tour main event, held at Casino Palm Beach in Cannes, France over the past five days, has reached a final table and is now adjourned until November 12 for the final battle between the finalists. The final table in the Euro 8,500 event, which attracted 570 contestants, includes: Chip leader Sam Trickett […]

Concern over fate of Rakereduction.com

September 20, 2011

The twoplustwo poker information site has been lighting up as members speculate on the causes for the continued absence of payments or communications from the reportedly troubled RakeReduction company. The company’s website remained closed this week, bearing a notification dated August 8 which appears to blame software provider Elite Affiliate Software, which withdrew its services […]

New turbo poker software under development at Pokerstars

September 20, 2011

According to exchanges on the twoplustwo poker forum, there could soon be a competitor for Full Tilt Poker’s popular and “patents pending” Rush Poker product. Full Tilt’s enforced absence from the online poker market in recent months has created a demand for the Rush Poker style of game, leading to Pokerstars being peppered by requests […]

A.G.A adds to online gambling legalisation pressure

September 20, 2011

The head of U.S. commercial casino trade body, the American Gaming Association, has added more momentum to the legalisation debate, issuing a statement that declares: “There are no longer any good reasons to put U.S. citizens at risk by continuing to outlaw online poker in the U.S,” and calling on Congress to pass laws toughening […]

US Digital teams with Los Angeles Business Journal in poker conference venture

September 19, 2011

U.S. Digital Gaming is an American online gambling platform provider that is becoming increasingly noticeable in the business although it was only founded two years ago. The name repeatedly crops up in both federal and intrastate legalisation moves as its management tries to position the company to best advantage in the event that the United […]

Poker pro accused of scamming investors

September 18, 2011

The publication of a new and accusatory poker site, Nick Rainey is a Thief.com, by a person or persons unknown this week had industry observers clicking over to the respected twoplustwo forum to find out what was going on. And, if true, a sad tale it turned out to be. The issue has its genesis […]

World Match launch new games

September 17, 2011

Malta-licenced online gaming software provider World Match Ltd (WM) has announced the launch of two new video poker games titled “Joker Poker Aces” and “Double Joker Poker”. “Joker Poker Aces” is themed around an elegant and stylish exclusive casino and includes a Joker feature to boost players’ chances of winning. “Double Joker Poker” carries a […]

LGA lets Lock Poker back in

September 17, 2011

The Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has clarified its position with regard to a statement earlier this month which effectively distanced itself from online poker room Lockpoker.eu. The initial statement from the Authority said “Lockpoker.eu is not licensed with the LGA”, despite Lock Poker’s association with the Merge Gaming Network who was recently awarded […]