July 4, 2011
Jonathan Epstein, the only man with the temerity to enter the World Series of Poker women’s event this year, made the final table but was eliminated in ninth place, earning $13,701…and a lot of animosity from the railbirds. Jonathan Epstein, the only man with the temerity to enter the World Series of Poker women’s event […]
July 4, 2011
A fresh statement from the Alderney Gambling and Control Commission (AGCC) serves as confirmation of sorts that a third party is negotiating to buy in to Full Tilt. The AGCC has confirmed it is in early discussions with its licensees trading as Full Tilt and a third party concerning the prospective re-financing of Full Tilt […]
July 4, 2011
In a move interpreted as a concerted effort to go after online poker players left stranded by Alderney’s suspension of the Full Tilt Poker licensing, Party Poker.com has announced that all of its multi-table tournaments are now rake free with all fees eliminated. The unprecedented move gives players real value for money – all deposits […]
July 2, 2011
According to an independent assessment by the UK online gambling consultancy H2 Gambling Capital, internet poker operator Pokerstars has benefitted significantly from the troubles at Full Tilt Poker. Despite also being the subject of the unwelcome attention from US enforcement authorities on Black Friday, Pokerstars has continued to function fully, paying its US players where […]
July 2, 2011
A number of online poker players impacted by the events of Black Friday and the subsequent inability of Full Tilt Poker to pay its US players have commenced a class action against the company. The action was launched last Thursday in the U.S. District Court South District of New York, demanding the return of players? […]
July 2, 2011
At the World Series of Poker in Vegas the anticipation of the main event is rising as the last few competitions run their course, with event 53, the women’s NLHE championship, starting Friday and attracting a full roster of well-known female poker stars. Thus far the 2011 Series can best be described as successful despite […]
July 1, 2011
First it was rumoured that Las Vegas gambling entrepreneur Jack Binion was negotiating the purchase of the troubled Full Tilt Poker group (see previous report), but now it is being reported that a European investor group has agreed to buy a controlling interest in the company. The latest information comes from the Los Angeles Times, […]
July 1, 2011
Full Tilt Poker’s troubles appear to be mounting following the suspension of its licence earlier this week by the Alderney Gaming Control Commission On Thursday the Kahnwake Gaming Commission, with which Full Tilt associate Kolyma Corporation AVV holds a secondary licence, issued an advisory notice informing interested parties that it has commenced a review of […]
July 1, 2011
Texas Republican representative Joe Barton upped the ante Thursday on his bid to federally legalise online poker in the United States, giving an effective interview on CNBC television. The interview can be viewed here: http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000030759 Barton remained calm and polite throughout the interview despite the harassing and negative attitude of the presenters, giving a clear […]
July 1, 2011
One of the biggest paydays so far in the 2011 World Series of Poker was enjoyed by Joe Ebanks, who beat a tenacious Chris Moorman in event 46. It has taken four days and the elimination of many of poker’s biggest names to find a winner in event 46: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six-Handed Championship, but […]