FairPlayUSA Incorporates Poker Players, Law Enforcement, Tom Ridge and MGM Funding
Spiderman Star to Appear in Court Over Poker Ponzi Scheme
Spiderman star Toby Maguire is set to appear in a court hearing over an elaborate poker ponzi scheme he took part in.
Online Poker Traffic Up 8 Percent
A massive influx of players at PokerStars helped contribute to an 8 percent growth in online poker traffic over this past week.
The world’s biggest room dealt its 65 billionth hand this past weekend and rewarded one lucky customer $68,420 for hitting it.
Watch Those Online Gambling Shares on Wednesday With Full Tilt Poker Still in Limbo
Senator Behind Poker Bill is Deep in Pocket of Tribe
A California state senator has introduced a controversial bill in the state legislature that would legalize and license online poker in the Golden State.
Although online poker anywhere has caused its share of controversy, what makes State Senator Lou Correa's bill especially controversial is a draconian provision in it that would allow the State to confiscate the homes of state residents who use online poker rooms that are not licensed in California.
Alderney Hearing Regarding Full Tilt Poker Adjourns – No Later Than September 15
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission is granting Full Tilt Poker until September 15 to pursue commercial interests according to PokerNews.com.
Full Tilt Poker is claiming they are involved in talks with potential investors.
Bodog Brand Will Leave US Market End of Year: Name Change Coming for US Customers
Poker Pro Harry Demetriou Storms out of Full Tilt Poker Hearing
A hearing scheduled for Tuesday to determine the fate of Full Tilt Poker turned into a bit of a fiasco with poker pro Harry Demetriou expressing outrage and storming out.
Full Tilt Poker Attorneys: Do Not Want to Pay Licensing Fees Without Reinstatement
Full Tilt Poker lawyers requested private hearing, media asked to leave, determination to be made if hearing gets postponed to later date
Tuesday’s hearing by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) revealed that Full Tilt Poker owes $250,000 in back licensing fees. The hearing was being conducted to determine if FTP’s license would be reinstated.
Full Tilt Poker Requests Hearing to Reinstate License be Delayed: Held Privately
Full Tilt Poker attorneys were asking for the Alderney Gambling Control Commission to delay a sceduled hearing for today July 26, 2011 to discuss the company's fate.
*USA Players Not Allowed at 888Poker
If Full Tilt Poker Hoses US Players, Alderney Will Not be Able to Reinstate Full Tilt Poker License
Chris Krafcik Talks Full Tilt Poker, California Poker and the Federal Legislative Front
PokerStars Traffic Up Well over 5000 Average From Post-Black Friday Low Point
Since the April 15 indictment of its two co-founders in the United States, PokerStars had continued to storm back even without a US customer base.
UseMyWallet / Quicktender Payouts Begin Arriving
We were skeptical but, to their credit, UseMyWallet / Quicktender payouts began arriving to players in Europe, Canada and the United States.
Betting Online for the 2011-2012 Football Season: Like Going Back to 1999
People are always going to find ways of betting online, and the 2011-2012 football season is no exception, especially with the NFL lockout now over.
Online Sportsbook Sports Interaction Not Accepting US Customers for Football
The very popular and long established Canadian-based online sportsbook, Sports Interaction, is no longer accepting US customers coming into the new football season.
French Online Poker Site 200 Percent Poker Shuts Down
The French online poker room 200 Percent Poker has shut down. Ce site est fermé.
Best Price Per Head: $5 to $9?
PayPerHead.com recently launched a new “Best Price Per Head” initiative that only charges a mere $5 to $9. As part of the campaign, they hired The Sopranos star Vince Curatola, better known as “Johnny Sack”, to act as official spokesperson.
PayPerHead.com offers premium packages in addition to the $5 to $9 deal.
Here is what the $5 to $9 package provides:
No More TheGreek.com, BetJamaica.com for Football 2011: Where to Bet Online Now
Many of you will be stumbling upon this bit of information as you attempt to access your betting accounts for Football 2011: TheGreek.com and BetJamaica.com are no more.
Dead Man Shows Up Alive in Las Vegas 32 Years Later
A man declared legally dead after disappearing amid gambling and marital problems 32 years ago has turned up alive in Las Vegas.
BetJamaica.com Website has Closed its Doors
Following an announcement Saturday July 23 that parent company, TheGreek.com, will be closing to US customers, its recreational arm, BetJamaica.com, will follow suit.
Greek Tragedy: TheGreek.com, PokerWorld, BetJamaica Closing to US Market
Phil Gordon Dismissed from Full Tilt Poker Class Action Lawsuit
Phil Gordon, a professional poker player named as a defendant in a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt Poker, has voluntarily been dismissed.
Country Music Stars George Jones and Randy Owen Caught up in Alabama Gambling Probe
Country music stars George Jones and Randy Owen are the latest to be caught up in an Alabama “vote buying” political gambling corruption probe.
The two men offered to perform with a former recording artist-turned-state lawmaker in Alabama in exchange for his vote on pro-gambling legislation. Fittingly, Owen is the lead singer for the long established country music group Alabama.
Hard Rock Casino Coming to Atlantic City
The Hard Rock Casino plans to open a small casino in Atlantic City, the US second largest casino destination.
