Business & Financial
European Online Poker Sites Quick to Roll Out Huge Bonuses in Face of Full Tilt “Demise”
With the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) suspending Full Tilt Poker’s license last week, European online poker sites have not hesitated to raise their bonus offerings.
“Not only are they rushing to grab hold of Full Tilt Poker’s customers, these sites are also in competition with one another to provide new signups with the very best bonuses out there,” noted Payton O’Brien, Gambling911.com Senior Editor.
Operators have made no qualms about capitalizing on Full Tilt’s plight.
QuickTender UseMyWallet Payouts Now Available but No More After 15 August
Good news for some of online gamblers and affiliates utilizing the services of payment solutions company QuickTender / UseMyWallet.
The company has sent out a notice that it intends to pay all monies owed to these individuals, but with one caveat. Any funds requested during a two week period in early May that were subsequently frozen by US authorities while in transit will not be available to players or affiliates.
The US Justice Department froze funds heading to US players in mid May as part of an investigation into online gambling payment processors.
US Poker Online For Free: Sites Cropping Up Left and Right
The US poker websites promising online free play are cropping up all over the place these days in preparation of legalized “real cash” play in the States.
Ray Bitar Rumored to be Out at Full Tilt Poker
Indicted by the US Justice Department for money laundering and bank fraud, Full Tilt Poker head Ray Bitar was reportedly voted out as CEO of the troubled online poker firm.
Last week, The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) essentially shut down Full Tilt Poker by suspending its license and cutting off the website. Players have been unable to access the site for real money play.
Online Poker Traffic: PartyPoker Pulls Away from iPoker
With Full Tilt Poker shut down and PartyPoker eliminating tournament fees, the online poker traffic landscape has changed drastically in the past week.
Merge Gaming Receives Letter of Intent from Malta to License Online Poker Rooms
Merge Gaming’s couple dozen strong online poker skins will soon have the opportunity to obtain a license from the i-Gaming friendly jurisdiction of Malta in the near future.
PKR Poker “Lite” Site Sees Dramatic Traffic Gain
Just days after PKR Poker launched its “lite” site, traffic was up 32 percent.
PartyPoker Becomes Second Largest Online Poker Room as Full Tilt Poker Implodes
William Hill US Presidential Bets in Vegas? Online Poker Too
Pay Per Head Sports Betting Business Now Offers Poker to Customers
First Class Action Suit Filed Against Full Tilt Poker
Gambling911.com has obtained the first class action lawsuit filed against Full Tilt Poker.
William Hill Wimbledon Bet Biggest Ever
The United Kingdom’s largest bookmaker is reporting the largest bet it has ever taken on a tennis tournament, in this case the 2011 Wimbledon.
Full Tilt Poker has Been Sold
A group of European investors have purchased Full Tilt Poker in a deal that could see US players recover up to $150 million.
PPN Online Poker Network and Jamie Gold Decide to Part Ways
Call it the Parting Poker Network, Jamie Gold and the PPN Online Poker Network's relationship has gone cold.
Exactly one day after PPN Online Poker Network CEO Chuck Kidd declared on Quadjacks.com that player representative Jamie Gold was not in any trouble with the Borgata Casino for reportedly “bouncing a check”, Kidd announced on Thursday the two would be parting ways.
Full Tilt Poker Now Being Routed Through Kahnawake
One day after the Alderney Gambling Control Commission pulled Full Tilt Poker’s license, it appears they may have an alternative plan.
Full Tilt Poker Email to Customers re: License Suspension: Dear XYZ, You’re F***ed
What’s more shocking, Full Tilt Poker having their license suspended on Wednesday or Full Tilt Poker actually communicating with their customers?
We’ll take the later.
PartyGaming Share Price Shoots Up 11.4% on News of Full Tilt Poker’s Like Demise
Players Around The World Lost When it Comes to Full Tilt Poker
The searches were endless on Wednesday coming into the Gambling911.com website, all from countries outside the US, all trying to find information on Full Tilt Poker:
European, Latin America, Canadian Full Tilt Poker Customers Screwed?
Moneybookers Stop Doing Business With Full Tilt Poker: License Pulled
Is PokerStars Safe? European Players Concerned
The ramifications of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission suspending Full Tilt Poker’s license on Wednesday has led to many Europeans and those around the world asking the question: Is PokerStars safe?
The short answer to that question would be: “We really don’t know”.
Full Tilt Poker Real Cash Players Zero: PartyPoker to Become Second Biggest Card Room
Full Tilt Poker License Suspended: All Play and Cashiers Halted
Free Texas Hold’em Zynga Poker Will File Paperwork for IPO on Wednesday
