Poker News

10th June, 2011 at 16:29:36

Poker network no longer accepts Curacao licence

Pinnacle Sports, a US-facing sportsbook, has announced it will be closing down its Entraction hosted poker room on June 15 2011.

Full Story: Pinnacle Poker Room Closes Down »

10th June, 2011 at 16:29:36

None of the ten largest operators are profitable says association president

The French online gaming trade association l'Association Française du Jeu en Ligne (AFJEL), has published a White Paper recommending changes to French online gaming law.

Full Story: Afjel Publishes White Paper On French Market »

10th June, 2011 at 16:10:04

Joe Barton and Harry Reid differ on many subjects, but may combine on the legalisation of online poker

The recent news that Texas Republican Joe Barton plans a federal initiative to legalise online poker in the United States (see previous reports) has been welcomed by many in the industry despite the various individual state drives with similar objectives and an upcoming federal measure from Congressmen Barney Frank and John Campbell.

Full Story: Unlikely Partners »

10th June, 2011 at 06:40:11

Is FTPDoug really a woman?

During the recent US enforcement crisis that has engulfed Full Tilt Poker and other major online poker sites, a poster on the twoplustwo message board, FTPDoug, has assumed prominence as a spokesman for the beleaguered company...but this week the question was "is FTPDoug really a Doug at all?"

Full Story: False A-gender »

10th June, 2011 at 06:40:11

Betfair's senior exec Downunder wants sport corruption stamped out

Andrew Twaits, the online gambling group Betfair's senior man in Australia, has come out strongly for tighter regulations, including a tougher approach to online poker.

Full Story: Aussie Betting Company Chief Wants Tighter Controls »

10th June, 2011 at 06:40:11

Independence Day launch for Poker Room USA

July 4th will see another new online poker room using the club subscription business model offer its services in the US market.

Full Story: New U.s. Poker Subscription Site To Launch Soon »

10th June, 2011 at 06:40:11

Geffrey Klein takes the NLHE Six Max

The action continued unabated at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas as event 10 - the $1,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em - Six Handed - unfolded on its third day of play with the 15 survivors of an original field of 1 920 returning to the felt.

Full Story: More Bracelets At Wsop (update) »

10th June, 2011 at 06:40:11

Mizzi launches PLayers Against Poverty

25-year-old ace poker pro Sorel Mizzi has helped establish a new charitable program with an initial $10,000 donation for Poker Players Against Poverty (PPAP) under A Good Idea, a nonprofit that connects people in need with people who want to help to alleviate poverty and homelessness.

Full Story: New Poker Charity »