Is PokerStars readying a serious expansion into the European casino and sports betting markets? That was the implication of a recent CalvinAyre.com article titled, PokerStars to enter European casino, sports bet markets; dark days for public co’s. But PokerStars officials are saying the report doesn't tell the whole story. What They Said The Calvin Ayre…
[caption id="attachment_26269" align="alignright" width="185" caption="Bwin CEO Jim Ryan"][/caption] Bwin and PartyPoker are merging in what company officials are calling an effort to grab the number two spot in the online poker market. The move comes on the heels of declining revenues and an increasingly competitive online poker marketplace. Company co-CEO Jim Ryan announced the plan…
Poker is the king of card games. It’s safe to say that it’s enjoyed by millions of people around the world, either on a hobbyist or professional level. Not to mention all the multi-million dollar tournaments, which turn poker into a mainstream spectator sport. That’s why today we want to focus on the top 7…
Everest Poker is joining the iPoker Network in a move that should help shore up both companies. The move comes amidst a major reshuffling effort on the network as prepares to split into two, distinct spaces. For Everest, the move brings access to a larger player base thanks to iPoker's massive scale. For iPoker, Everest…
Australian gaming giant Tabcorp is suing the Victorian Government for $687 million they say is due under terms of a 1994 privatization act. The lawsuit comes just weeks after Tabcorp's poker machine license expired. Joining Tabcorp in suing the government in Victoria is Tatts, the other half of the state's former gaming duopoly. Tatts' suit…
August is turning into a busy month for the poker world and the online poker business. Here are a few of the top poker news stories that card players are following. Judge Rules Poker a Game of Skill A Federal judge has ruled that poker is a game of skill, and not a game of…
It's been a few weeks since PokerStars acquired Full Tilt after striking a landmark $731 million deal with the DOJ. Since that time, there has been an onslaught of rumors and information pertaining to Full Tilt Poker latest news and player refunds. Clearly, there is still plenty of dust yet to settle from this historic…
Many online gamblers quite obviously have a penchant for making money online. But many fail to realize they can make money in affiliate marketing. On a personal note, I have been a semi-professional poker player for seven years and throughout this time I have made money as a poker affiliate. I feel sorry for my…
Good news for American Full Tilt Poker account holders, as the Department of Justice (DOJ) is all ready to start start the long awaited reimbursement process, just as soon as they find a payment processor to help them with the heavy lifting. This week the DOJ posted a call for companies interested in taking on…
Bodog poker sent out e-mails this weekend asking customers in 20 countries to withdraw all funds from their accounts. The original e-mail was short on details, but follow up e-mails confirmed that Bodog Poker was experiencing problems with payment processing in those markets. The e-mail went out to Bodog Poker players in the following countries:…
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