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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.
PokerStars Lands Former Disney Exec
Mickey Mouse’ old boss, Eric Hollreiser, is now working for the world’s largest online poker room, PokerStars.
The company made the announcement on Thursday that it had hired Hollreiser as Head of Corporate Communications. Hollreiser comes to PokerStars after holding executive positions at Disney and Microsoft. He joins the firm at a time of transition following the indictment of two PokerStars executives by US authorities on April 15.
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.
American Gaming Association Will Not Support Joe Barton Online Poker Bill
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 Bonus: New €1250 Signup at William Hill
William Hill, part of the iPoker Network, has gotten especially aggressive with its bonus offering in the wake of Full Tilt Poker exiting the competitive landscape.
William Hill began offeringa €1250 new signup bonus and up to €2400 in first deposit free roll tournaments this past week, following the lead of other competitors in the European, Latin American and Canadian markets.
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.
Phil Hellmuth Makes Final Table of Poker Players’ Championship
29 Players Still Sitting in The Poker Player's Championship 2011: Phil Hellmuth Going Strong
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.
French Regulators Cut Off Full Tilt Poker: Company Unable to Prove it Can Pay Players
Just days after the Alderney Gaming Commission suspended Full Tilt Poker’s license in the UK and elsewhere throughout Europe, French authorities have done the same.
PKR Poker “Lite” Site Sees Dramatic Traffic Gain
Just days after PKR Poker launched its “lite” site, traffic was up 32 percent.
Poker Players Championship 2011 – Phil Hellmuth, Gus Hansen Lead the Pack
PartyPoker Becomes Second Largest Online Poker Room as Full Tilt Poker Implodes
Online Poker Rakeback: Cake Sees Surge With 33 Percent Rakeback Still Offered
Annie Duke Book “Decide to Play Great Poker” a Bigger Seller Than Brunson’s Super System
The Super Bowl of Poker? NFL Won’t Allow It
The National Football League and Major League Baseball are worlds apart when it comes to protecting their trademarks.
William Hill US Presidential Bets in Vegas? Online Poker Too
Pay Per Head Sports Betting Business Now Offers Poker to Customers
No Drop Off in Attendance at World Series of Poker 2011: Actually Up 10 Percent
Tom Dwan Odds to Win 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event at 100-1
Forensic Accountant in Communication with DOJ Says Full Tilt Poker Fines Could be Erased
