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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.
UB.com Rep Joe Sebok Expects Company to Issue Statement Thursday
The Poker Lounge Cancelled Mid Event After Production Company Walks Off Set
UB.com may not Honor Payouts for Wednesday Action from US Players
DOJ Restores Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars domain names to Facilitate Payments
As Part of Agreements, Use of Domain Names Pokerstars.com and Fulltiltpoker.com Will Be Restored to Facilitate Return of U.S. Player Funds
UB.com Suspends Real Cash Play by US Poker Customers in Wake of Crackdown
UB.com officially decided to prohibit US customers from playing in their card room for “real cash” effective Wednesday morning.
A popup announcement appeared on the site for any US resident attempting to access the cash rooms. The company had permitted “real cash” play for the past few years following an indictment handed down by the US Justice Department.
Online Poker: Welcome to the Bank of Al Qaeda, 6-Year Old Gamblers
The GOP has taken a tough stance against legalizing online poker following last Friday’s crackdown, linking the activity to everything from drug trafficking to Al Queda.
A software engineer recently wrote to Congress, expressing fears that Democrat Barney Frank’s co-sponsored bill to legalize online gambling (HR 1174) is effectively an invitation for the 'Bank of Al Qaeda’.
Jim Thackston, of Sun Coast Data Solutions, argues that Internet poker software could be used by terrorists to launder funds.
Wicked Chops Poker on Friday’s Indictments: The PPA Doesn’t get it
ESPN Will Air 2011 WSOP: Latest Developments re: Online Poker Crackdown
While ESPN has scrambled to remove advertisements from online poker sponsors and certain programming in the wake of a federal crackdown on industry behemoths PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, theSome Comfort Provided to UB.com, Absolute Poker Players: Statement Issued
Judge Who Ruled in Favor of Gambling911 Throws Out Madoff Lawsuit
Another Man Pleads “Not Guilty” in Online Poker Fraud, Money Laundering Case
Pay Per Head Outfits May Win Out Big In Wake Of Online Poker Indictments
Phenomenal Percentage Growth Rates Likely for US-Facing Online Poker Rooms
Mixed Martial Arts Takes Hit From Full Tilt Poker Shutdown
There are rumblings throughout the Mixed Martial Arts community that the shutdown of Full Tilt Poker on Friday may cause the sport to take a significant hit on sponsorship dollars.
Top Hispanics not Plentiful in Poker
Gambling911.comrecently examined the issue of minorities in professional poker and revealed that there are few top black players.
Hustler Online Poker Room Cashing in on Crackdown
America's newest legal online poker room isn't wasting any time in taking advantage of America's latest crackdown on online gambling.
The new Hustler Casino online poker room, at www.hustlercasinola.com, went online last Friday, the same day the U.S. Justice Department issued arrest warrants for the executives of three foreign online poker rooms, Poker Stars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker.
The new room, owned by porn king Larry Flynt, wasted no time in turning the crisis into an opportunity.
Online Poker Indictments – Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, UB.com – Latest News
ESPN Cuts Poker Programming in Wake of Indictments, Company Shares Fall
Thomas Somach to Interview Hustler Casino Exec: Will Talk New Online Poker Site
Poker Pros React to Indictments of Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars and UB.com
Annie Duke expressed concern about her fellow players and their livelihoods following the indictments. In particular, she worried about her brother, Howard Lederer, who has a major stake in Full Tilt Poker.
Barney Frank to Obama Administration: Stop Wasting Time on Internet Poker Prosecutions
Man Indicted in Online Poker Crackdown Pleads Not Guilty
By Jonathan Stempel
Man Named in Online Poker Indictment Friday Marries Playboy Playmate Day Later
Online Poker Indictments: Hopefully History Repeats Itself
The question people are asking this Monday: Will I get my money back from PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, UB.com following Friday's indictments?
It was early 2007 when Gambling911.com first broke the news that the two founders of online payment transfer company, NETeller, had been arrested on US soil. At the time, NETeller was the biggest facilitator of payments for online gambling websites.
Over a 24 hour period, some G911 readers reacted swiftly by withdrawing funds. It would take another 24 hours before the major mainstream news outlets confirmed the story.
Shareholders of European Online Gambling Companies Make Out Big On “Black Monday”
Online Gambling Shares in Europe Surge on Monday
Following the indictment and ultimate shutdown of three of the largest online poker rooms on Friday by the US Government, shares for European Web-based gambling firms surged on Monday.
Report: Prized Online Poker Rat Placed in Safe House
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Full Tilt Poker May Have Thought They Were Above The Law
