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Here is a recap of poker news headlines as we head into Friday January 20, 2012 (This is the overnight/early AM edition). Tom Dwan, who has maintained a low profile of late following the Full Tilt Poker debacle, has been spotted near the Aussie Millions. We’re assuming he’s going to be playing. Let’s get started.
Tom Dwan Spotted in Australia with Hot Girlfriend Ready for Aussie Millions - Poker.it spotted poker phenom Tom Dwan in Australia along with this girlfriend, who has been tweeting about their Australian trip. The two were photographed in front of the Opera House. Dwan was part of the Full Tilt Poker team and has been widely criticized for his promise to pay back players a million of his own dollars should FTP not pay. They haven’t paid yet. Dwan insists he will live up to his initial offer but will wait another year to see how this develops.
The Chico Poker Network is About to Overtake Everleaf – Formerly Action Poker, the newly named Chico Poker Network is within striking distance of pulling ahead of competing US-facing poker network, Everleaf. 390 average real money players on Chico compared to 400 on Everleaf. [PokerScout.com]
Australian Anti-Gambling Campaigners Set Up Their Own Campaign - Australian anti-gambling campaigners are stepping up their campaign to overhaul the country's poker machine laws, amid increasing signs the Australian Government appears to be backing away from its deal to force gamblers to set betting limits. [Australian Network News]
Winning Poker Network Super Fast Payment Options Now Available - U.S. players have several cashout options on the network now known as the Winning Poker Network. The fastest options are cash transfer and the debit card option. Both involve high fees, but process in 1-3 days. Players can request a check and expect it in about two weeks unless it is over $1000. If it is over $1000, it is sent by courier and takes about one week. Players requesting over $5000 can receive a bank wire. The fee is $500, or the equivalent in player points. Bank wires over $10,000 have a $600 fee, or the equivalent in player points. Check out the Winning Poker Network’s flagship brand Americas Cardroom.
- Patrick Flanagan, Gambling911.com
