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In addition to Gambling911.com's extensive coverage of Thursday's indictment into Douglas Rennick, an online gambling payment processor who could face over 50 years in prison if the US Attorneys Of
Online Poker Advocate Robert Menendez Under Investigation
The Poker Players Alliance has haled Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) for introducing the Internet Poker and Games of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act.
PokerListings Founder Andreas Oscarsson Shot Dead
Another tragedy in the poker world as reports have surfaced that PokerListings.com founder, Andreas Oscarsson was foun
UltimateBet’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
This October at the Aruba Poker Classic, UltimateBet ("UB") is tossing a cool $10 Million on the table at its annual marquee land-based poker tournament. UB is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in magical style by offering the $10 Million cash bonanza to any player who qualifies online for the Aruba Poker Classic all the way from a 10cent Step 1 tournament, and then goes on to conquer the Aruba $5,500 buy-in Main Event.
US Government to Unseal Portions of Online Poker Seizure Warrant
After announcing the indictment of an individual connected to payment processors dealing with online poker sites Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars, the US Attorney's Office out of the Southern Distric
Online Poker Seizure Warrants Should be Unsealed
Following word of an indictment against one payment processor connected to the seizure of some $40 million in funds from online poker giants PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, legal counsel for Costig
Sports and Poker Meet for Ultimate Atlantis Challenge
The ultimate sports and poker fantasy could come true. Our friends at VegasInsider.com and UltimateBet.net have teamed up to prese
Senator Menendez Online Poker Bill Barney Frank on Steroids
Professor I. Nelson Rose has been given an advanced copy of the 91 page online poker regulation bill to be released later today by Senator Robert Menendez.
Mr. Rose calls this bill a hurricane compared to a squall that is Barney Frank's bill. He has named his article, "The Menendez Bill: Barney Frank Bills On Steroids".
Online Poker Payment Processor Misrepresented Transactions
As Gambling911.com continues to obtain information related to today's big news that Douglas Rennick, an Internet gambling and online poker payment processor has been indicted, we are learning that
Internet Gambling, Online Poker Indictments Revealed
Lev L. Dassin, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Joseph M. Demarest, Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced today the filing of an indictment charging Douglas Rennick with bank fraud and other offenses stemming from his role in processing more than $350 million for Internet gambling companies. According to the indictment filed yesterday in Manhattan federal court:
Online Gambling Payment Processor Indicted
LEV L. DASSIN, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and JOSEPH M. DEMAREST, JR., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced today the filing of an Indictment charging DOUGLAS RENNICK with bank fraud and other offenses stemming from his role in processing more than $350 million for Internet gambling companies, according to Gambling911.com sources.
Rennick was processing for online gambling companies via his firm, ATM Online, which has long been shut down.
Would Sarah Palin Really Make a Good Poker Player?
The question was asked a few days ago by Aaron Michaels of the Examiner: Would the former Republican Vice Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin make a good poker player?
Michael Phelps Invited to Attend Asian Poker Tour
The countdown is on to the The Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival which will run from August 12-23, 2009 at the
Face The Ace on Life Support: Enter Megan Abrigo
One way to improve Face the Ace, the NBC prime time poker show that bombed in the ratings with its premier this past Saturday,
Sexy Poker Could Help Fuel Online Poker Craze Again
Sexy Poker is the controversial new game platform release from Nintendo and it could help create a whole new player base for the online poker sector, which has hit a few snags of late.
"I mean seriously, why play the Nintendo game when you can play for real cash with real sexy celebrities the likes of Nicky Hilton and Doyle Brunson at the world famous Doylesroom.com?" asks Gambling911.com Senior Editor, Payton O'Brien.
25 More Players Qualify for Aruba Poker Classic 2009
To quote AIRKID3 from New York, a regular player at Absolute Poker and UltimateBet.com:
Chris Moneymaker Interview With Jenny Woo
I had the chance to sit down with Chris Moneymaker who is known by many as a player that started a phenomenon - also known as the "Moneymaker Effect". He made average Joes young and old
Nicky Hilton and Doyle Brunson: Poker's Super Couple
American fashion model, socialite, celebutante and heiress, Nicky Hilton, has been seen around town with the likes of none other than Jenny Woo's 2009 Sexiest Poker Player, iconic Doyle Brunson.
Daniel Negreanu to Appear on MTV’s Real World Cancun
First it was Annie Duke duking it out with comedian Joan Rivers on Celebrity Apprentice. Then we learn that Maria Ho and Tiffany Michelle will be appearing on CBS' Amazing Race this upcoming seas
7 Deuce Hold ‘em Cash Tables Doling out Added Dollars
7 Deuce Hold ‘em at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker launched to the resounding cries of "All of a sudden, I love poker again", and "F_ _k yeah, let's gamble!"
Revelations Into Online Poker Investigation Coming Soon
Information contained within sealed seizure warrants involving the freezing of nearly $40 million in online poker funds is about to be revealed even if the actual court documents are not ordered un
Hellmuth: Micheal Phelps No Complaints About Souped Up Suits
On his Twitter page, UltimateBet.com poker pro Phil Hellmuth claims that he met up with Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps and ranted on about the re
Face The Ace NBC Poker Show Bombs
Face The Ace, a new poker show airing on NBC prime time Saturday night, found itself in last place in the ratings. The news can't be good for a show that went up against a bunch of reruns.
Savvas Zenonos a Poker Thief?
The Pokerati website is claiming foul when it comes to Queensland, Australia poker player Savvas Zenonos.
"Big congratulations to Savvas Zenonos for successfully stealing $2,400 from the prize pool in a 2009 WSOP main event mega-satellite that was supposed to be shared in a 22-player chop," the website quipped.
Pokerati claims that five poker players were robbed of $300-$500 each "without (Zenonos) having to reach in their pockets!"
Introducing 7 Deuce Hold ‘em Online Poker Tables
Seven-Deuce No Limit Hold ‘em Tables are Dealing out the Coolest, Most Exciting New Way to Play Hold'em Online at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker
Gus Hansen Fights to Rebound from Extended Struggles
For much of the first half of 2009, poker pro Gus Hansen was one of the most consistent and largest winner in online poker. However, somewhere along the way this summer, that all changed. Wheth
Proposed Tax on Gambling Could Alter Online
By Adam Williams
As late Monday night turned into early Tuesday morning only a handful of gamblers occupied two of the six poker tables in the Horseshoe Casino on Avenida 1 in downtown San José. At the more populated of the two tables, the minimum bet to play a hand of blackjack was ¢2,000, or about $3.30.
