October 21, 2006
The besieged American poker player has another champion following the launch of the Poker Patriots this week, joining various other groups that are striving to protect the game and the rights of poker players in an increasingly repressive US legislative landscape. Poker Patriots was recently formed to help fight against the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement […]
October 21, 2006
The grand prize of $80 000 in the Titan Poker Refer a Friend Freeroll this week went to French player Thierry Barou, whose online player “handle” is “bioman,” and who qualified for the Refer a Friend Freeroll in July. Players qualified for seats through special promotions and by referring friends to Titan Poker. “I didn’t […]
October 21, 2006
The fully automated PokerPro table technology, which combines advanced software technology with physical poker gaming, received a further boost this week with the news that provider PokerTek has inked a further 6 contracts. PokerTek is to install its unique tables in casinos in Michigan, Arkansas, London, Australia and Italy. Multiple tables are expected to be […]
October 20, 2006
Hollywood Poker has become the latest online site to turn away American players following the signing into US law of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act last Friday. The company says that it is about to introduce “technical functionality” that will enable it to bar players by geographic location and that this will become operational […]
October 20, 2006
Belle Rock Entertainment is celebrating the imminent milestone of its one billionth dealt poker hand with freerolls every two hours this weekend at the popular Gaming Club Poker site. Belle Rock is expected to hit the billionth hand soon. On Saturday and Sunday, players can take part in freerolls every two hours during which they […]
October 19, 2006
The new Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is going to stifle the online gambling industry in the United States, and state politicians supporting the idea of regulated poker in the state of North Dakota should know that it is time to fold their cards, says state attorney general Wayne Stenehjem. The issue of regulated online […]
October 19, 2006
WPT Enterprises, Inc. and Fallsview Casino Resort announced this week that the anticipated field of 300 local and U.S. players at the inaugural WPT Canadian Open will also include three of Canada’s premier poker pros: Daniel Negreanu, Gavin Smith, and Isabelle Mercier. Adding more excitement to the much-anticipated event, the three recently confirmed that they […]
October 19, 2006
Gary Thompson, World Series of Poker (WSOP) director, said this week that the 2007 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will take place from June 1 through July 17 next year. Thompson revealed that there are concerns about how the recently introduced Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) will affect online qualifiers for the 2007 WSOP, […]
October 18, 2006
This week’s Poker News carried an interesting article informing poker players of steps that can be taken to make their displeasure felt at the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. “Whether you are a casual poker player, professional, or simply an interested spectator in American politics, the recent passage of the Port Security […]
October 18, 2006
National Lampoon and UltimateBet.com have decided on Las Vegas as the destination for the grand finale to the poker championships that the companies are jointly sponsoring. The big event will take place November 5th, and those lucky and skilled enough to reach the final list will be given the chance to compete for a trip […]