Online Poker News

Stoner Behind Frank’s Bill

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:26:00 -0400

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.

Poland Betting On Gambling

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:24:36 -0400

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.

Poker Player Bags Over $392,000 Online

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:39:37 -0400

According to recent reports, online gambling web site GoldenTigerCasino.com has handsomely awarded one of its players not one, but two jackpots.

Germany’s Online Poker Deal

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:26:18 -0400

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.

Doyle’s New Poker Face

steven — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:36:37 -0400

Popular poker hot spot, Doyle's Room, has announced the recent launching of their revamped online poker software.

MIT Legend Comments on Blackjack Flick

steven — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:54:14 -0400

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.

Poker Players Alliance Dealing with Deval

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:38:01 -0400

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.

Cryptologic, WPT Renew Old Deal

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:06:29 -0400

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.

Neteller Bounces Back

steven — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:27:55 -0400

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.

American Banks Reject UIGEA

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:16:13 -0400

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.