Business & Financial

Sports Betting Ireland: Ladbrokes Hit Hard by Cheltenham

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/04/2011

European Poker Tour Season 8 has a New Sponsor

Submitted by Ace King on, Aug/02/2011

Full Tilt Poker Kahnawake License: What Does it Mean?

Many were stunned Monday upon learning that the Kahnawake Gambling Commission had granted disgraced Full Tilt Poker an online gambling license. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/02/2011

Full Tilt Poker Bank SunFirst is Struggling

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/01/2011

Online Poker Fastest Payouts for US Players

Gambling911.com continues to monitor the online poker scene and the fastest payouts for US citizens heading into August 2011.

We reported just the other day that some Americas Cardroom customers were actually in receipt of payouts within three business days, which these days is virtually unheard of.  DoylesRoom and sister site True Poker both advertise payouts in under 14 business days. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/30/2011

Merge Poker Software Upgrade Expected by Summer’s End

Many in the online poker community are anxiously awaiting news on the Merge Poker Network’s huge software upgrade.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/29/2011

New Online Poker Network Loves US Players: Joins Gambling911 Family

BetOnline.com Poker has joined the Gambling911.com family and they welcome US players.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/28/2011

A Nightmare on Elm Street Online Casino Game: 888 Warner Bros Agreement

888.com has entered into a licensing arrangement with Warner Bros. to develop online casino games around the popular horror film franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street.

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Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Jul/27/2011

Online Poker Payouts for US Customers in Just Two Days?

There has been a lot of talk related to the limited payment processing options available to online poker sites and payouts taking upwards of a month for US players.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jul/27/2011

Las Vegas Sands Posts $367.6M Profit in Second Quarter

By Associated Press

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/26/2011

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.

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Full Tilt Poker is claiming they are involved in talks with potential investors.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/26/2011

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 attorneys were requesting a postponement of the hearing and that it be held in private due to “sensitive subject matter that might impede a potential acquisition of the company”.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/26/2011

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.

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/26/2011

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/25/2011

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/24/2011

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/24/2011

French Online Poker Site 200 Percent Poker Shuts Down

The French online poker room 200 Percent Poker has shut down.  Ce site est fermé.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/24/2011

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. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/24/2011

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/23/2011

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