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Loyal fans and many players have been awaiting the release of the the World Series of Poker 2013/2014 circuit schedule. This time there will be 22 stops included on the world-famous poker tour. The new lineup shows that the tour is planning to return to several popular locations that were played in the past. Two [...]
Online poker has been waiting in the wings for a number of years now. It has long been thought that an online gaming bill would have no problem passing in Las Vegas, and is also very close to passing in New Jersey as well, as long as a few considerations can be made to avoid [...]
If one thing is become clear, it’s that only big companies are going to be allowed to take part in the online poker industry, that has been emerging in Nevada over the course of the last year. So far, total of 19 companies have been approved to run online poker and other gambling operations, while [...]
It has become increasingly clear in recent years that we can expect online poker legislation to come down, either on the state level, or on the federal level. There are many different situations that companies and regulatory bodies are planning for. Although, many regulatory bodies feel that state legislation is going to come down first, [...]
With it being clear that online gambling is going to be coming to in number of different states and sometime in the near future including Las Vegas, New Jersey, and possible Federal regulations coming down, number of different agencies are looking to start to put regulations in place in order to oversee the operations and [...]
It is absolutely no secret that online gambling is going to be the way of the future, whether it is done through the states, or done through free enterprise and allowing businesses to capitalize on the opportunities that are available to them. However, depending upon the company, there are multiple ways in which they are [...]
As of late, a number of companies have received licenses from the state that allow them to offer online poker to individuals throughout Nevada. There have already been a number of companies that have received the license, and now, the most popular casino in Vegas, Caesars Palace, has been put up for a recommendation for [...]
Over the course of the last few months, the chances of online poker receiving new legislation was looking more likely in the Senate. However, these hopes appear to be dimming, as legislation regarding online poker seems to be less likely. It was just a few months ago that Nevada Sen. Harry Reid spoke about an [...]
The American Gaming Association, also known as AGA launched a strong campaign today that was done in an effort to urge the U.S. Congress to pass legislation for online poker. Their goal is to urge U.S. Congress into legalizing and licensing online poker. The actions of AGA urging U.S. Congress into legislation was done for [...]
Michael Gaughan, the owner of South Point, has received permission to continue with its plans to open a real money interstate online poker website. Online gaming is received a lot of increased attention over the course of the last few years, and continues to be a point of contention for many individuals. Gaughan has been [...]
The revenues accrued from gaming in the state of Nevada have rebounded from the dismal results of March. There has been an overall gain of 6.2 percent for the state as a whole, when compared to the figures of April 2011. Last year, the total win was recorded at $855 million. Big gains have been [...]
The revenues accrued from gaming in the state of Nevada have rebounded from the dismal results of March. There has been an overall gain of 6.2 percent for the state as a whole, when compared to the figures of April 2011. Last year, the total win was recorded at $855 million. Big gains have been [...]
Gaming licenses were issued by the state of Nevada to the manufacturer of online gaming system in the US. The two companies Bally Technologies and International Game Technologies got these two licenses issued with the recommendation provided by Nevada Gaming Control Board. With the issuing of the license, Bally Technologies has become the first officially legal [...]
It seems that online poker has changed, at least at one poker site – Americas Cardroom. Its Weekends promotion promises to be a great success, as hundreds of die-hard poker fans are joining the tables for the promotion of $500,000 series. The Liberty Weekends, that kicked off on March 31, will offer online poker tournaments giving [...]
Titan Poker, one of most popular online poker rooms, has upgraded its software in a bid to fasten its loading power and improve performance. The software has been redesigned completely to achieve desired results. The new software has a new size that puts almost zero strain on the eyes. With 1000×700 pixels and easy navigation menu, [...]
“Nanonoko” set a world record in the first weekend of 2012 for online poker, playing eight hours at a stretch! The real name is Randy Lew, who played at PokerStars online poker site. Lew played an astounding 23,493 hands within an eight-hour terrific play. There are about 40 tables operating simultaneously. Playing a large number of [...]
The crackdowns on several major U.S. online poker sites not only affected the career prospects of several hundred online poker pros but also resulted in thousands of players losing their hard-earned deposits. Nevertheless, for the first time, there is definite hope on the horizon for former Full Tilt Poker patrons. The Rise and Fall of Full [...]
On the eighth day of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), the November Nine were finally named and HollywoodPoker have now congratulated them for making the event one of the world’s largest poker championships. The November Nine The final hand was dealt at 2:10 am. Eoghan O’Dea beat John Hewitt with his KJ against the Costa [...]
On Tuesday, the American Gaming Association (AGA) made its strongest call yet to Congress in an attempt to make online gambling legal. They stated that legalization was vital in order to protect US citizens from gambling operators that function illegally. Frank Fahrenkopf Jr., President of the AGA, said in a statement that “There are no longer [...]
Recently, a major decision given by a French court has taken everyone by surprise. All these days, poker was considered to be a game of chance or luck but this new decision by the French court is bound to make everybody think twice before they play poker in future. The French court has declared in [...]
A new support group has now joined the campaign to legalize online poker: FairPlay USA. It was set up with the aim to persuade the Congress that a regulatory structure should be created, which will allow U.S. citizens to bet legally on online poker games. The group also seeks more clarification on what is legal [...]
The online poker industry witnesses a huge numbers of hot deals from time to time. Therefore, it is but natural that all the online casino sites will be making a beeline for newer promotional offers and special deals to beat the competition and stay ahead of its rivals. Party Poker, in keeping with this trend, [...]
An all-new Irish betting site has been launched by William Hill Sportsbook and Racebook. William Hill is a world leader in sports betting. Irish gamers will be able to enjoy a whole array of different betting choices on a wide selection of sporting events, both local and international. William Hill has spent nearly one year developing [...]
The American Gaming Association has been very supportive that more legal action has been taken against online gambling organizations. But, the president and CEO, Frank J. Fahrenkopf, stated that this form of action is not enough, calling it a “half measure.” The problem has still not been solved. He feels that what is needed is [...]
A three hour testimony took place recently in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. It was on a bill, Assembly Bill 258, which is being pushed by PokerStars to instigate online poker into the state of Nevada. However, so far, no conclusion has been reached. The Testimony PokerStars is one of the largest online gambling sites. Visitors [...]