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People who seek to become good in poker must follow the gambling industry's latest breakthroughs. Over the recent years, the gambling world has experienced enormous changes. New developments take place on a regular basis. Online gambling software providers constantly develop new poker platforms, poker operators open new and attractive poker rooms every day and exciting poker tournaments are being launched as we speak. No matter if you are just a poker fan or a seasoned poker pro, this Poker News section is intended to keep you posted on whatever is new in the world of poker, online and live alike. Our stories are hot 24/7!
Stoner Behind Frank’s Bill
US House Representative Barney Frank recently welcomed his latest backer of his initiative to have the American ban on internet gambling overturned; the American banking industry.
23 Apr 2008Poland Betting On Gambling
A number of media reports are circulating suggesting that Poland is getting ready to legalise, regulate and - of course - tax online gambling operators in the not-too-distant future. The move comes as a breath of fresh air, particularly among the multitudes of Polish gambling enthusiasts and those firms operating online poker rooms, casino and bingo sites, as well as websites accepting sports bets.
14 Apr 2008Poker Player Bags Over $392,000 Online
According to recent reports, online gambling web site GoldenTigerCasino.com has handsomely awarded one of its players not one, but two jackpots.
10 Apr 2008Germany’s Online Poker Deal
Good luck trying to prevent Germans from playing poker over the Internet. Poker, they say, is in Germany's blood, and in no one more than former tennis giant, Boris Becker. After retiring from the professional tennis world nearly a decade ago, Becker is now the official spokesperson for a Web-based poker website.
07 Apr 2008Doyle’s New Poker Face
Popular poker hot spot, Doyle's Room, has announced the recent launching of their revamped online poker software.
31 Mar 2008MIT Legend Comments on Blackjack Flick
With the release of the motion picture '21,' leading online poker portal Pokerlistings held a tête-à-tête with legendary MIT Blackjack team member, Andy Bloch, to assess his take on the upcoming movie starring Kevin Spacey.
19 Mar 2008Poker Players Alliance Dealing with Deval
A protest rally was held in front of the Massachusetts State House today by online poker players against a bill introduced by State Governor Deval Patrick. The legislation renders poker playing over the Internet with other grown ups a crime punishable by, among other things, prison time.
17 Mar 2008Cryptologic, WPT Renew Old Deal
Leading online gambling software developer and licensor Cryptologic has recently announced the extension of its agreement with WPT Enterprises Incorporated. According to the deal, WPT's gambling site, World Poker Tour (WPT), will continue to enjoy the backing of one of the world's gaming software pioneers.
12 Mar 2008Neteller Bounces Back
Despite the United States' ban on online gambling companies, and the subsequent fallout from the leader of the free world's latest prohibition, the business of gambling keeps marching on. And no better organisation can attest to the cash cow the 15.5 billion dollar industry is, than Neteller.
10 Mar 2008American Banks Reject UIGEA
American banks and credit card companies have formally expressed their anti-anti-gambling law sentiments - asserting that the guidelines under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement are virtually impossible to implement.