Lock Down
Players denied withdrawals at Lock after receiving P2P player transfers.
Mexican’t
New gaming laws proposed in Mexico would prohibit offshore poker sites.
Ultimate Rake
Nevada’s first online poker site launches with an unexpectedly low rake structure.
New Jersey Releases Draft Internet Wagering Regulations
The state of New Jersey released a draft proposal of internet wagering regulations on Friday. The official proposed regulations will be made public on June 3, 2013, at which point a 60-day public…
The Rising Concern of Forced Disconnection Attacks
On March 28, a player waiting at a shallow 200/400 NL table was joined by BartonPro1. Almost immediately the pair were involved in a big hand: Our hero, holding two pair and a flush draw on the turn,...
iPoker Policy Crackdown: Immediate Checks on All PokerVIP Accounts Required
Poker rooms have until Monday, May 20 to perform KYC procedures on all accounts linked to the power affiliate.
Preliminary Text of New Illinois Internet Gambling Measure Released
The language of an Illinois internet gambling bill has emerged in the form of a preliminary 67-page draft proposal, which would create a new Division of Internet Gaming within the Illinois Lottery,...
Draft of New California Online Poker Bill Released
New collaborative effort among tribes results in a protectionist poker-only bill.
Caesars to launch Nevada Real Money Poker by Summer
Team “hard at work” completing the steps necessary to launch Nevada-licensed WSOP.com.
GPI Launches New Quarterly Industry Report
Global Poker Index, the latest acquisition of Alex Dreyfus’ Zokay Entertainment, announced Wednesday its most recent product launch, The Quarterly Industry Report.
Traffic Watch
A weekly look at poker site traffic: Those that are holding their ground and others trending upward.
Off The Record
The week in rumors, gossip and poker industry misclicks.
PokerStrategy Looks to Repeat Success of Free Bankroll Offer on Tradimo
In a repeat of the successful tactic that helped build PokerStrategy’s success, Tradimo is now offering all members a free €100 bankroll.
Another Departure in France: Partouche Announces Closure
Despite claims of being the “first to close,” just one in a string of rooms to exit the high-tax French market.
The Impact of Gambling Taxes on the Online Poker Market
The political argument for online gaming regulation emphasizes harm reduction; governments’ acceptance of the argument is sweetened by the prospect of new tax revenues.
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Nevada Gaming Board Investigates Iovation
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Atlantic Club Responds to PokerStars Lawsuit, was Unaware of “Serious Criminal Activities”
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Jazette Segregates its Poker Player Pool from Rest of Merge Gaming Network
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Crockfords alleges that Ivey exploited improperly cut playing cards in use at the casino.
