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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.

Music Execs Streaming Pirated NFL Games as DOJ Seizes Hundreds of Similar Websites

Alejandro Botticelli — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:09:46 +0000

The music industry has been behind a massive push to knock file sharing and download websites offline while engaging in the same practice they condemn last week.

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.

Online Gambling Foe Spencer Bachus Subject of Insider-Trading Probe

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:07:37 +0000

One of the online gambling industry’s most outspoken opponents, Republican Spencer Bachus of Alabama, is being investigated as part of an insider-trading probe.

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.

Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling Recap

C Costigan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:48:48 +0000

An Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling was held Thursday afternoon.

Vegas Stripped: South Point Casino Reality TV Show Debuts on Travel Channel (Video)

Aaron Goldstein — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:08:49 +0000

Vegas Stripped debuted on the Travel Channel last night (February 8, 2012) at 10 pm PST.

Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Makes Out Big With Caesars IPO...And Wynn?

Aaron Goldstein — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:54:00 +0000

Among those who benefitted from Wednesday’s debut of Caesars Entertainment on the Nasdaq trading platform was none other than New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

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”.

Rick Santorum Against Online Gambling: ‘Dangerous for Our Country’ (Video)

Ace King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:16:36 +0000

Last week when it was learned the US Republican Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum came out against legalized online gambling, this appeared to be a nonissue. But now...

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.

Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling Live Webcast

Ace King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:37:18 +0000

Those wishing to follow today’s Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice Opinion on Internet Gambling will be able to do so at 2:15 pm EST via the Web here.

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.

888, Everest, Chilipoker and Titan Blacklisted in Belgium

Ace King — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:56:58 +0000

The Belgium government has blacklisted online gambling firms 888, Everest, Chilipoker and Titan as part of its new regulatory policy.

Caesars Begins Trading Wednesday: Goes Public and Floated with 1.4 Million Shares

Aaron Goldstein — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:41:27 +0000

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp. went public on Wednesday (February 8, 2012), with its stock price surging 71 percent after completing an initial public offering.

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