Crime

PokerStars Flack Daniel Negreanu Finally Comments on Internet Poker Busts

Poker pro Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu has put in his two cents worth regarding the current crisis in online poker.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Apr/21/2011

Is Full Tilt Poker Being Asked to Break the Law Again?

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/20/2011

DOJ Restores Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars domain names to Facilitate Payments

As Part of Agreements, Use of Domain Names Pokerstars.com and Fulltiltpoker.com Will Be Restored to Facilitate Return of U.S. Player Funds

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/20/2011

UB.com Suspends Real Cash Play by US Poker Customers in Wake of Crackdown

UB.com officially decided to prohibit US customers from playing in their card room for “real cash” effective Wednesday morning.

A popup announcement appeared on the site for any US resident attempting to access the cash rooms.  The company had permitted “real cash” play for the past few years following an indictment handed down by the US Justice Department.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/20/2011

Online Poker: Welcome to the Bank of Al Qaeda, 6-Year Old Gamblers

The GOP has taken a tough stance against legalizing online poker following last Friday’s crackdown, linking the activity to everything from drug trafficking to Al Queda.

A software engineer recently wrote to Congress, expressing fears that Democrat Barney Frank’s co-sponsored bill to legalize online gambling (HR 1174) is effectively an invitation for the 'Bank of Al Qaeda’.

Jim Thackston, of Sun Coast Data Solutions, argues that Internet poker software could be used by terrorists to launder funds.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/20/2011

ESPN Will Air 2011 WSOP: Latest Developments re: Online Poker Crackdown

While ESPN has scrambled to remove advertisements from online poker sponsors and certain programming in the wake of a federal crackdown on industry behemoths PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, the
Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/19/2011

Judge Who Ruled in Favor of Gambling911 Throws Out Madoff Lawsuit

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/19/2011

Nelson Rose to Speak About Poker Sites Shutdown

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/19/2011

Mixed Martial Arts Takes Hit From Full Tilt Poker Shutdown

There are rumblings throughout the Mixed Martial Arts community that the shutdown of Full Tilt Poker on Friday may cause the sport to take a significant hit on sponsorship dollars. 

Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/19/2011

Poker Pros React to Indictments of Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and UB.com

Annie Duke expressed concern about her fellow players and their livelihoods following the indictments.  In particular, she worried about her brother, Howard Lederer, who has a major stake in Full Tilt Poker. 

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Submitted by Ace King on, Apr/18/2011

Man Indicted in Online Poker Crackdown Pleads Not Guilty

By Jonathan Stempel

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2011

Online Poker Indictments: Hopefully History Repeats Itself

The question people are asking this Monday:  Will I get my money back from PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, UB.com following Friday's indictments? 

It was early 2007 when Gambling911.com first broke the news that the two founders of online payment transfer company, NETeller, had been arrested on US soil.  At the time, NETeller was the biggest facilitator of payments for online gambling websites. 

Over a 24 hour period, some G911 readers reacted swiftly by withdrawing funds.  It would take another 24 hours before the major mainstream news outlets confirmed the story.

Submitted by Guest on, Apr/18/2011

Online Gambling Shares in Europe Surge on Monday

Following the indictment and ultimate shutdown of three of the largest online poker rooms on Friday by the US Government, shares for European Web-based gambling firms surged on Monday. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Apr/18/2011

Report: Prized Online Poker Rat Placed in Safe House

Most Australian rats have standard coats.  There are some rex (curly) and silky (fine and shiny) coated rats, although they are rare.  There are no hairless rats in Australia.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Apr/17/2011

Full Tilt Poker May Have Thought They Were Above The Law

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Apr/17/2011

Beneficiaries of Friday’s Online Poker Busts Already Becoming Clear

Who were the major beneficiaries of this past Friday’s indictments and subsequent shutdowns of the three largest US-facing online poker rooms?

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/17/2011

Indicted Online Poker Room PokerStars Contributed to 68 Nevada Political Campaigns

A total of $227,000 was reportedly contributed to the mid-term election campaigns of 68 Nevada candidates, the Las Vegas Review-Journal claimed on Saturday.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Apr/16/2011

Tingle: Casino Visit By Butcher Blamed For Wife Slaying

Submitted by Greg Tingle on, Apr/16/2011

Breaking News

U.S. Online Gambling Losses to Surpass $1 Trillion by 2028, Group Says

U.S. lawmakers and government regulators "cannot continue to rely on the theory of responsible gambling, which shifts the burden of harm prevention onto individuals," Derek Webb, founder and chief funder of the California-based Campaign for Fairer Gambling, said Wednesday in a release.