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888 Holdings’ bwin.party Takeover in Doubt

The expected merger between bwin.party and 888 Holdings could be in jeopardy according to recent reports. Following what seemed like a successful $1.4 billion (£900 million) takeover bid by 888 back in July, the iGaming operator...

No More Tiers as iPoker Network Ends Segregation Policy

The division of resources on the iPoker Network is now no more thanks to a major change that rolled out today (August 11). Following an announcement made by the network last week, the two-tier system that’s been in place at...

Pennsylvania Online Poker Stalled Due to Budget Impasse 

Pennsylvania online poker has taken a backseat in Harrisburg as more pressing issues have been forced upon lawmakers, specifically reaching a budget deal, as the Republican-controlled General Assembly and recently-elected...

Russia Moves a Step Closer to Online Poker Regulation

The online poker landscape in Russia could soon be set for a change following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and his government peers. Following hints from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin that he’s...

Gary Loveman Says Internet Poker One of His “Great Frustrations” 

Gary Loveman announced his resignation as CEO of Caesars in February after a tumultuous career leading one of gambling’s most famed brands, but unfortunately for his legacy, much will be made about how he’s leaving...

Unibet Poker Revenues Surge as Proprietary Platform Attracts New Players

Unibet released its second-quarter earnings this week and one highlight of the report was the rebounding of its poker product after moving from the MPN network in favor of its own proprietary platform. Revenues from poker soared...

Cristiano Ronaldo & Neymar Jr Star in New PokerStars Social Media and TV Spots, But Will They Work?

Say “Cristiano Ronaldo” and “Neymar Jr” to their multimillions of fans, and you will probably get an adoring response. That’s what PokerStars, for whom both soccer superstars are now brand...

Partypoker Eliminates Withdrawal Fees After Players Speak Out

Partypoker players withdrawing funds from their bankrolls will no longer incur fees when using nearly all available options including the popular MasterCard, Visa, and PayPal methods. The change in terms comes after partypoker...

Software Upgrade at 888poker to Tackle Disconnect Issues

Following a spate of network disruptions, 888poker has installed a new “pause tournament” feature to help eliminate further problems for tournament grinders. Throughout July the site has suffered a number of technical...

Bwin.Party Investor Says GVC Needs To Raise Bid

Bwin.party has issued 825 million ordinary shares of stock, and Jason Ader, along with his investors through his hedge fund SpringOwl Asset Management, oversees more than five percent of them, making him the second-largest...