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No Lovin’ for Luvin Poker as It and Others Must Find New Network to Serve US

C Costigan — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:58:49 +0000

Following an abrupt announcement (or lack-there-of) by the Everleaf Gaming poker network that it will no longer be serving U.S. players, a few dozen of its skins may be looking for new homes.

Everleaf Gaming Skin Luvin Poker: ‘DOJ Did Not Seize Our Funds’

C Costigan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:51:04 +0000

Everleaf Poker skin Luvin Poker rep claims no DOJ involvement in voluntary move to leave US market and real money play will be available soon.

2012 LSOP Online Poker Satellites Now Running

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:02:38 +0000

The 2012 LSOP online poker satellites were running at Americas Cardroom, one of a handful of online poker room partners that will be sponsoring this summer event in Lima, Peru.

World Poker Exchange Shuts Down

C Costigan — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:56:03 +0000

In an ominous sign of things to come at World Sports Exchange, the struggling online poker site’s World Poker Exchange has announced it is closing its doors for good.

Churchill Downs Buys Bluff Media

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:50:28 +0000

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today that it acquired the assets of Bluff Media

Golden Nugget Latest to Launch Free-Play Online Poker Site With ChiliGaming

Aaron Goldstein — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:14:20 +0000

The Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas will be the second Sin City property to launch a free-to-play online poker site in so many months.

Agreement Made to Add Internet Poker to Payroll Tax Extension Bill

C Costigan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:57:52 +0000

A tweet by the highly reputable gaming news media outfit GlobalGamingBiz reveals that an amendment to legalize Internet poker in the U.S. is heading for attachment to the upcoming Payroll Tax Extension legislation.

Jon Kyl on Legal Internet Poker in US: ‘Quite Possibly Something Will be Done’

Patrick Flanigan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:10:53 +0000

In an interview with the National Journal conducted recently, Arizona Republican Senator Jon Kyl revealed that he and Senate Majority Leader Democrat Harry Reid are in discussions on how to get Internet poker legalized in the US.

Full Tilt Poker Suitors Now Having Doubts: Postpone Re-Launch Date

C Costigan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:45:19 +0000

French firm Group Bernard Tapie (GBT) is now doubting the viability of Full Tilt Poker, once the second largest online poker room in the world.

Everleaf Leaves US Market

C Costigan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:55:11 +0000

The Everleaf Poker Network has left the US market and there are questions regarding the solvency of this poker network and whether customers in the rest of the world are safe playing here.

Poker Pro Mike Matusow Denies $700k Full Tilt Poker Debt Accusations

Ace King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:35:49 +0000

This week, the French suitors who are looking to acquire Full Tilt Poker blame its pros for essentially “holding up the deal”.

Lobbyist Claims Harry Reid Poised to Attach Online Poker Bill to Upcoming Payroll Tax Extension

Ace King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:57:22 +0000

Report: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s plans to attach a measure to the upcoming Unemployment payroll tax bill later this month legalizing Internet poker.

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Hearing for Internet Gambling in US: Witness List Released

C Costigan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:22:20 +0000

"The U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gaming: What's at Stake for Tribes?” hearing takes place Thursday.

Poker Game Stripper Turned Bank Robber to Enter Plea Deal

Ace King — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:26:09 +0000

Lee Grace Dougherty, one of three siblings charged with robbing a Georgia bank and firing at a police officer, has reached a plea deal agreement with prosecutors on Wednesday.

PokerStars Granted Belgium License

Aaron Goldstein — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:45:35 +0000

The world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars, will now be able to operate from Belgium.

Sex Offender Michael DeVita Ordered to be Compensated by Palms Casino Resort

Ace King — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:39:14 +0000

The Nevada Gambling Control Board has order the Palms Casino Resort to compensate poker player Michael DeVita $18,500

Iowa Online Poker Bill to be Introduced Later This Month

Ace King — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:19:30 +0000

The state of Iowa plans to introduce legislation later this month that looks to make online poker legal within its borders.

Video Poker Kingpin Gets Three Years Behind Bars

Gilbert Horowitz — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:06:05 +0000

Video poker magnate Casey Szaflarski was sentenced on Tuesday to more than three years behind bars for running an illegal gambling operation.

Berndsen12 Battles Isildur1: Wins $299k

Patrick Flanigan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:26:06 +0000

Online poker player Sander “Berndsen12” Berndsen has been in a heated battle with Swedish sensation Isildur1, whose real name is Viktor Blom.

PartyPoker has Biggest Cushion Between It and iPoker Network Since Summer

Ace King — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:07:56 +0000

PartyPoker has pulled far ahead of the iPoker Network to take firm control of the number two spot for most trafficked online poker rooms in the world.

Federal Judge Won’t Dismiss 'Black Friday' Online Poker Charges

C Costigan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:44:31 +0000

Federal Judge Lewis Kaplan on Tuesday refused requests to dismiss all the government’s counts against John Campos, Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, UB.com...

Zynga Rigging Poker Games?

Aaron Goldstein — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:29:26 +0000

The world’s largest online poker room, Zynga Poker, is being accused of rigging poker games.

Record Breaking Run Continues at 888

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:35:28 +0000

Online gaming solutions provider 888 said trading in 2012 has continued at record levels, building on the strong performance in the final quarter of 2011.

Carbon Poker Offering Limited Time Only 50 Percent Reload Deposit Bonus

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:28:47 +0000

For a limited time only, Carbon Poker is offering a 50 perfect reload deposit bonus for all online poker players.

Unlucky at Poker? Man Gets Piece of Bad Beat Jackpot for Third Time in 3 Months

Ace King — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:22:54 +0000

Americas Cardroom player Word Son has gotten a piece of that online poker room’s Bad Beat Jackpot for a third time in as little as 3 months.