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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.

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. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/06/2011

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/06/2011

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. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/06/2011

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.    

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/06/2011

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.

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/06/2011

Doyle Brunson Not Boycotting World Series of Poker

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/05/2011

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/05/2011

Report: Full Tilt Poker Site Now Running Through Guernsey

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/05/2011

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.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/05/2011

PKR Poker “Lite” Site Sees Dramatic Traffic Gain

Just days after PKR Poker launched its “lite” site, traffic was up 32 percent.

Submitted by Patrick Flanigan on, Jul/05/2011

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Jul/04/2011

PartyPoker Eliminates Tournament Fees

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/04/2011

A-Rod’s High Stakes Poker Connection Under Scrutiny

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/04/2011

William Hill US Presidential Bets in Vegas? Online Poker Too

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/04/2011

4th of July Online Poker Freeroll at DoylesRoom

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/03/2011

Punta Cana Poker Classic 2011 Super Satellites Kick Off July 9

The fabulous Punta Cana Poker Classic 2011 Super Satellites are scheduled to kick off on July 9 at DoylesRoom.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/01/2011

First Class Action Suit Filed Against Full Tilt Poker

Gambling911.com has obtained the first class action lawsuit filed against Full Tilt Poker.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/01/2011

Online Poker Promotions – July 2011

Submitted by Ace King on, Jul/01/2011

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