Players
July 15th, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsPoker whale Paul Phua, one of the driving forces behind the Macau “Big Game,” was arrested over the weekend for allegedly running an illegal World Cup sports betting ring on the Las Vegas strip. According to a...
Poker
July 12th, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsThe Nevada Gaming Control Board this week gave provisional approval to a player pool-sharing network that could be the blueprint for interstate online poker liquidity-sharing between Nevada and Delaware. The system, created by...
Players
July 11th, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsWhen Chad Brown lost his battle with cancer earlier this month, the entire poker world was united in honoring one of the most well-respected members of their community. Brown received an honorary World Series of Poker bracelet...
Poker
July 9th, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsImagine trying to run a poker tournament with over 6,000 players and tens of millions of dollars in prizes. There’s a lot you’d plan for: how to prevent cheating, how to make sure nobody gets an advantage, how to...
Casinos
July 7th, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsPhil Ivey recently won his tenth WSOP bracelet, but instead of going out to celebrate, he instructed his legal team to officially dismiss the $9.6 million lawsuit brought against him by the Borgata Hotel Casino. Despite...
Legal
July 4th, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsIn what may seem like a somewhat surprising turn of events, new reports are emerging that the Russian government is now being swayed by the arguments for online poker legalization. Russia may consider legalizing online poker,...
Legal
July 3rd, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsDespite its mounting unpopularity and even a legal challenge that it contravenes European Union law, the new UK Gambling Act will come into force on October 2014, it was announced recently. Operators who are currently offering...
Players
July 1st, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsWhen it comes to the World Series of Poker, there’s no doubt that the allure of the event is tied deeply into its star players. And over the last decade, no star has shined brighter than that of Phil Ivey. Widely regarded...
Casinos
June 29th, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsTo paraphrase Mark Twain, rumors of the imminent sale of bwin.party have been greatly exaggerated. That’s the word from the company board itself, which has moved to quash rumors that it has hired Deutsche Bank AG (DBK) to...
Poker
June 26th, 2014 | by
Jason ReynoldsOnline poker in Nevada probably doesn’t need any more competition at the moment. After all, there’s barely enough traffic to go around for two sites, let alone the three that are currently operating in the state. But...
