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German Federal Court Suspends Internet Gambling Case
The German Federal Court set down a ruling on Thursday suspending its decision related to the legality of its State Treaty of Gaming.
The current online gambling treaty only allows for 20 licensed operators.
Opposition groups and gaming firms have argued that the German restrictions fail to adhere to European Union trade laws.
Black Diamond Poker Open is Back at Bodog
The popularity of the 2012 Black Diamond Poker Open (BDPO) meant it was an easy decision for Bodog Poker Network to bring it back and make it even more accessible to recreational players. Traditionally, online tournaments are seen as the domain of the seasoned pro but the BDPO is different. The BDPO is designed specifically with new players in mind but also includes a Series for the more advanced as well.
Bitcoin Casino SatoshiDice Results Raise Eyebrows in Online Gambling Sector
The numbers don’t lie. Bitcoin casino SatoshiDice, based out of Dublin, Ireland, has recorded a daily profit of ฿135.96 (£1,527) per day, and those numbers continue to grow as more and more Web gamblers become acquainted with the alternative anonymous online currency.
Not only is Bitcoin a sort of niche currency, SatoshiDice itself falls into the niche category, making these numbers all the more impressive.
Cake Poker Introduces Cake Dice: Will Launch With Games Cee-Lo and 1-4-24
Popular online gaming site, Cake Poker (CakePoker.eu) is introducing Cake Dice, the latest addition to Cake’s growing menu of gaming options including Poker, Casino, Tournament Blackjack, WAR and Russian Roulette. Cake Dice will launch with popular games, Cee-lo and 1-4-24.
EPT Barcelona Wins Tournament of the Year at European Poker Awards
EPT Barcelona Wins Tournament of the Year at European Poker Awards
EPT Barcelona, the first event of European Poker Tour Season 9, won Tournament of the Year at last night’s prestigious GPI European Poker Awards ceremony in Paris.
Why Legalized Internet Gambling in New Jersey Will Help Boost Atlantic City
On Tuesday night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed his concerns over legalized Internet gambling in the state, primarily will Web casinos and poker rooms keep gamblers from going to Atlantic City?
Mississippi Exploring Legalized Online Gambling Once Again
One of the least likely states, conservative Mississippi, is once again exploring options to legalize online gambling.
Mississippi considered seriously flawed legislation last year that called for – among other things – allowing cash and credit as deposits with little oversight and the confiscation of inactive funds by the state.
An almost identical bill is being re-introduced by state Rep. Bobby Moak. He once again asserts that legalized online gambling in the state would result in countless numbers of jobs created.
Bitcoin Online Casinos Report Impressive Results: Triple Digit Growth
SatoshiDice.com, the largest bitcoin online casino in terms of overall volume, has reported impressive earnings on the year.
Chris Christie Expresses Concerns Over Legalized Internet Gambling in NJ
Answering a question as to whether he will sign an Internet gambling bill into law by early February, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed apprehension.
Christie took questions live Tuesday night during an “Ask The Governor” session.
Win a Job at Caesars Entertainment by Playing Poker
Caesars Entertainment has a job opening but you have to win a game of poker to get hired.
The innovative casino company screened applicants during a poker tournament they called the MBA Poker Championships and Recruitment Weekend. Caesars believes those who understand poker are best suited to run their casinos and hotels.
2013 NBC Heads-Up Invitational Players Announced
The highly anticipated 2013 NBC Heads-Up Invitational has announced those poker players participating, and these are certainly some of the biggest names in the game.
Doyle Brunson, Jonathan Duhamel, Andy Bloch, Tom “Durrrr” Dwan, Barry Greenstein, Antonio Esfandiari, Jennifer Harman and Brian Hastings just to name a few. You can’t go wrong with this crowd.
Lizzzz Hurley Comatose at Shane Warne Poker Tournament
Liz Hurley was photographed falling asleep at her hubby Shane Warne’s poker tournament.
Warne’s event was full of celebrities (none of whom were seen snoozing), all playing for a good cause.
UK is Looking at Requiring Ring Fencing of Funds by Online Poker Operators
UK regulators may require online poker operators to ring fence funds in light of the April 2011 debacles involving Full Tilt Poker and UB.com, not to mention a handful of European-based Web poker rooms that have gone under since.
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BitCoin Poker Coming: Reddit Reactions
Gambling911.com on Sunday featured an article in regard to the slated premier of new Bitcoin friendly online poker room Infiniti Poker. The readers of social media behemoth Reddit.com picked up on the story and offered their reactions…
PokerStars TCOOP 2013 Daily Round-Up - Jan 21
This is your PokerStars TCOOP 2013 daily round-up for January 21 courtesy of PokerStars.com.
- Paul ‘padjes’ Berende wins his second ‘COOP’ title with victory in event 17
- Team PokerStars Pro Matthias De Meulder goes close with third place in event 11
- Last year’s TCOOP Player of the Series finishes third in event 18
IGT CEO Patti Hart Fighting to Stay in Control
Will Patty Hart Lose Her Ability To Serve on IGT’s Board?
In further news about the International Game Technology (IGT) proxy fight which was initiated by the New York based Ader investment group, Gambling911 has exclusively learned that IGT CEO Patti Hart may lose her ability to serve on the board of a publicly traded gaming company due to statements she swore to be accurate on gaming applications that have now come into question.
Infiniti Poker Set to Go Live in February: Will Use Bitcoins for Americans
A new online poker room is set to go live next month (February 2013). Infiniti Poker began beta testing in November and will open to the public, becoming the first Web card room offering both Bitcoins and other currencies.
Yoshitaka Okawa Wins the Macau Poker Cup Red Dragon 2013
Yoshitaka Okawa of Japan is the winner of the Macau Poker Cup Red Dragon 2013.
Starting a final day with two tables, as opposed to just the final table, is always a daunting task. It's a simple equation of having to bust twice as many players to make it through the day. Well, to say that today went twice as quick as expected is an understatement.
Interstate Online Poker in the US: Nevada Governor Sandoval’s Plea
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval wants to pass legislation that would permit Interstate online poker through the formation of compacts.
He insisted Nevada lawmakers should move forward quickly and that the Nevada Gaming Control Board create a measure eliminating Nevada's statutory barriers to interstate online poker.
"Other states are moving quickly on this issue, and I ask you to pass a bill within 30 days," he said.
Sunday's $150,000 Guaranteed Tournament Heats Up at Americas Cardroom
San Jose, Costa Rica – Americas Cardroom's second Online Super Series is proving to be an incredibly lucrative tournament series for US poker players. After just five days of nightly tournaments, the online poker site has paid out $430,370 in tournament prize pools, eclipsing the $312,000 that was guaranteed over the last five days by over $118,000. On Sunday the US-friendly site will host a $150k GTD tournament at 7:00pm ET.
Sunday Big Ticket is Even Bigger for January at Carbon Poker
Carbon Poker’s “Big Ticket” Sunday tournament has always attracted plenty of interest and positive feedback from players and Carbon has been listening. For the rest of January, these tournaments will have a $215 buy-in with a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000. Last week was the first go around for this tournament at the new $215 structure and it was an overwhelming success. Learn More Here
IGT CEO Patti Hart Under Intense Fire in Proxy Fight
Vince Martin of CalvinAyre.com on Friday published a report detailing the many concerns over IGT CEO Patti Hart and the proxy fight initiated by Ader Investment Management last week. A proxy fight is a means of removing and installing new directors.
Lock Poker Signs on Michael ‘The Grinder’ Mizrachi as Newest Elite Pro
London, UK – Lock Poker Signs Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi! LockPRO ELITE Army stands tall and mighty!
Lock is extremely excited to announce the new addition to their LockPRO Family, Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi
BTCSportsBet.com: The Future of BitCoin Sports Betting is Now
BitCoin, the anonymous online payment solution, is starting to make waves with the recent $510k investment into payment solutions company BitPay. This is likely to further drive business towards BTCSportsBet.com, one of the few online sportsbooks currently accepting BitCoins. They have nearly 8000 followers on Twitter.
BitPay the New PayPal and a Potential Boost for Internet Gambling
With the news that BitPay, a payment solutions company, announced a large investment by a group of well-known tech investors, the online currency BitCoins are looking more and more like an attractive option for depositing and withdrawing funds onto Internet gambling sites in the very near future.
Changes to ‘Time to Act’ in Ring Games at PokerStars
Changes to “Time to Act’ in ring games will occur over the coming weeks (January thru February 2013) at PokerStars.com.
Table Speeds will now be based on game format rather than potentially having “Fast” and “Normal” tables of a single game.
Poker Maximus IV Satellites Running Now at Carbon Poker
A few days ago I mentioned that Carbon Poker was bringing back its popular Poker Maximus Tournament series for a fourth installment in February and as in the past players can qualify for these events by playing in satellites.
Turbo Championship of Online Poker TCOOP 2013 Gets Underway Today
The Turbo Championship of Online Poker 2013 gets under way today, with $15 million guaranteed across 50 events, including a $2 million guaranteed Main Event that takes place on January 27.
Poker Player Known as ‘The Don’ Convicted for $1.2 Billion UK Property Fraud
A Greek businessman, known as ‘The Don’ on the international poker circuit, has been convicted for a $1.2 billion United Kingdom property fraud. Those convictions include two counts of conspiracy to defraud.
Achilleas Kallakis, 44, and co-conspirator Alexander M. Williams, also 44, defrauded banks to borrow 740 million pounds ($1.18 billion) and acquire 16 properties, the U.K. Serious Fraud Office said in a statement.
Rafi Ashkenazi Appointed CEO of PokerStars Parent Company The Rational Group
ONCHAN, ISLE OF MAN –Rational Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Scheinberg today announced that Rafi Ashkenazi has joined the Group as Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Group and its brands, including PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, the two largest online poker sites in the world.
