Poker
Poker is Key in “Justice for Natalee Holloway” TV Movie
A new TV movie about the Natalee Holloway case doesn't wait long to feature gambling--the second scene of the film takes place in a South American casino.
UB.com, Absolute Poker Part Ways With Pros
Blanca Games Inc. (“Blanca”), operator of online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UB, issued the following statement today:
“Recently, Absolute Poker and UB ceased their U.S.-facing operations due to legal developments in the United States. To ensure the on-going viability of the business, it has been necessary to downsize certain aspects of Absolute Poker’s and UB’s operations. These efficiency measures have been taken to enable the brands to continue to operate their non-U.S.-facing business.
Cohen: Incestuous Relationship Between US Attorney's Office and Firm Defending Full Tilt Poker
Blanca Games Issues Statement re: Costa Rica Raids on Absolute Poker, UB.com Office
Blanca Games Inc. (“Blanca”), operator of online poker rooms Absolute Poker and UB, issued the following statement today:
Disgruntled Employees at Center of Costa Rican Raids on Internet Poker Businesses
Somach: Expect Exodus of Online Poker Shills
The announcement Wednesday by poker pro Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt that he's quitting as paid spokesman for online poker room Poker Stars is likely the start of a trend.
US Feds Seize Home of Playboy Playmate Destiny Davis in Online Poker Crackdown
DoylesRoom Ushers in May with $1 Million in Guarantees and Another $65k Rake Race
More Fallout from Online Poker Black Friday: Dusty Schmidt Splits from PokerStars
The rats are jumping ship.
Poker pro Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt, who for the last year and a half has been a paid spokesman for online poker room Poker Stars (www.pokerstars.com), has abruptly quit that position, blaming it on the Feds' arrest of Poker Stars' owners last month, which led to the room banning U.S. customers.
Writing on his blog at www.cardplayer.com on Wednesday, Schmidt announced: "I’m sad to announce that in the wake of 'Black Friday,' I’ll no longer be a member of Poker Stars Team Online.
Woe, Canada, Top Poker Pro is High School Dropout
Cover your kids' ears, Mom and Dad, there's something you don't want them to hear:
It pays to be a high school dropout!
Breaking: Absolute Poker and UB to focus on Non-U.S Markets and Software Biz
Note: This is the official statement released by UB.com, Absolute Poker and Blanca Games Inc. by their Public Relations Department directly to Gambling911.com.
England’s Rupert Elder Wins EPT San Remo Final for €930,000
British pro Rupert Elder has won EPT7 San Remo for a giant first prize of €930,000 after besting a gripping and star-studded final table.
As well as the title, former economics student Elder, 24, also wins a stunning bracelet from Shamballa Jewels, the Official Bracelet Sponsor of EPT Season 7, a seat to the EPT Grand Final Main Event – which starts on Saturday in Madrid - and a seat in the EPT Champion of Champions event on May 13.
DoJ Oversight Hearing: Holder Doesn’t Know if Poker is Game of Skill
The House Judiciary Committee held a Department of Justice oversight hearing Tuesday morning with a short question related to whether poker is a game of skill or chance.
UB.com Loses More Than Three Quarters of Its Online Poker Traffic
It’s been a hard fall for UB.com and Absolute Poker as the network has lost more than three quarters of its online poker traffic post-indictments.
UB.com and Absolute Poker were caught up in an April 15 crackdown by US law enforcement along with PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker. Each were charged with money laundering and bank fraud. The three sites also had their domain names seized by the US Justice Department.
