Poker News

20th May, 2013 at 06:57:53

Caters for increased adoption of MAC operating systems

French gambling operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) has identified the growing Apple MAC user base and has expanded access to its poker offering with the launch of a MAC version of its poker client.

Full Story: Pmu Launch Poker Client For Mac »

16th May, 2013 at 04:46:34

Minted Poker leaves for little-known Plutos Poker Network

The embattled Everleaf online poker network (see previous report) suffered another loss this week when one of its most popular skins, Minted Poker.eu, jumped ship and headed off to the little-known Plutos poker network, offering tempting inducements to players in what appears to be an attempt to duplicate its player base rather than transfer players from the Everleaf player base.

Full Story: Everleaf Poker Skin Exodus Continues »

15th May, 2013 at 03:39:02

PlayersOnly and SportsBook.com separate their players from the Merge player pool.

Although there has been no official statement from the operator, reliable reports indicate that the PlayersOnly and SportsBook poker rooms on the Merge poker network have segregated their players from the main Merge pool, presumably in an attempt to improve the "poker ecology" by encouraging more recreational player action and less "shark" activity.

Full Story: More Player Segregation At Merge Poker Network »

13th May, 2013 at 12:28:53

Strategic relationship extends to poker and live dealer products

Amaya Gaming Group will extend its partnership with myBet Holding SE (formerly JAXX SE) to include Amaya's Ongame Poker and Live Dealer on mybet websites.

Full Story: Ongame Poker And Amaya Live Dealer For Mybet »

11th May, 2013 at 03:57:52

Is this a sale-to-network deal?

The Merge Poker Network skin Optimus Poker.eu has closed its US-facing virtual doors, apparently after being acquired by the network.

Full Story: Optimus Poker Bids The Industry Farewell »

11th May, 2013 at 03:57:52

Access to 800 million homes

Joe Versaci, the marketing chief for the first legal online poker room in the United States, Ultimate Poker, spoke about his company's relationship with the Ultimate Fight Club this week, and the enormous marketing advantage this gives the enterprise.

Full Story: Fight Club A Powerful Marketing Ally For First U.s Legal Online Poker Room (update) »

10th May, 2013 at 06:19:07

Ultimate Gaming reports a good response to $10,000 guaranteed Sunday event

The first legal intrastate online poker site, Ultimate Poker in Nevada (see previous reports) launched its rather modest first tournament over last weekend, and reports that it was a success.

Full Story: First Legal U.s. Online Poker Site Tournament A Success (update) »

09th May, 2013 at 15:52:12

Amid accusations of slow-pay, speculation mounts that Revolution network flagship could be in financial trouble

Lock Poker has been in the industry media headlines and a topic for discussion on poker message boards recently for all the wrong reasons. For months there have been allegations of slow-pay tactics and interference with player-to-player money transfers, and growing speculation that the company may be experiencing financial problems, but is still accepting deposits.

Full Story: Lock Poker In Damage Control Mode? »

08th May, 2013 at 14:53:42

Significant conditions to be made clear

The UK Advertising Standards Authority has adjudicated an advert for the website Lucky Ace Poker.com that appeared on a social networking website, ruling that it may not appear again in its current form.

Full Story: Asa Censures Cassava Social Ad »

07th May, 2013 at 06:31:12

Twoplustwo forum owner takes an ethical line amid reports of slow-pay to players

Pressure mounted this week on Lock Poker, a member of the Revolution poker network which has come under fire recently for slow-paying players and halting player-to-player fund transfers and subsequent cash-outs (see previous reports).

Full Story: Lock Poker Promos Pulled From Top Poker Forum »

07th May, 2013 at 06:31:12

Posting on Twitter is a permanent record and not always a good thing to do when angry

The number of celebrities who have seen Twitter posts made in anger backfire should be a cautionary example for all users of social media communications, yet very public - and permanent - disputes still continue to surface on the site and its emailed content.

Full Story: Former Online Poker Operator In Public Spat Over Money »

02nd May, 2013 at 02:39:13

Political staff say new measure will be introduced soon by Rep. Peter King

As one door closes, another opens in online poker; already this week we have seen online poker initiatives in Illinois and Massachusetts fail, and the Rational Group's attempt to buy the Atlantic Club fall apart (see previous reports)...but another door is about to open, according to the Washington DC newspaper Politico.

Full Story: New York Representative Plans Online Poker Legalisation Bill »

01st May, 2013 at 16:36:41

Online poker amendment was not included in final budget vote

The news that 18 Massachusetts politicians had attempted to legalise online poker by adding an amendment to the state budget bill last week sparked hope that the US state could become the fourth to legalise some form of internet gambling, but those hopes have now been dashed.

Full Story: Massachusetts Online Poker Hopes Dashed (update) »

01st May, 2013 at 15:04:55

WPT World Championship entry and a substantial prize

USpoker pro Mike Linster emerged the title winner of the 2013 WPT BestBet Open Main Event tournament held in Jacksonville, Florida.

Full Story: Linster Takes 2013 Wpt Bestbet Open Main Event »

30th April, 2013 at 16:24:31

Addition to budget bill progressed in preliminary 2014 budget by a House vote of 122 to 29.

The attempt by 18 Massachusetts Representatives to attach an online poker legalisation amendment to a budget bill (see previous reports) is showing encouraging signs of progress, with the state House voting 122 - 29 on the preliminary budget containing the amendment (number 365).

Full Story: Online Poker Legalisation A Step Nearer In Massachusetts (update) »