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New Ultimate Poker Software, VIP Program Boosts Cash Game Traffic
Better multi-tabling software and rewards program propels Ultimate Poker off a three month low.
PartyPoker Confirms 3% Wallet Withdrawal Fee Permanent
Uncapped 3% vig on Skrill, Moneybookers and WebMoney cashouts remains, but the flat fee removed.
- Late last month, PartyPoker introduced a $4+3% fee for all withdrawals to Skrill and Neteller.
- A spokesperson for bwin.party has now confirmed that the fee will remain; the fixed fee is dropped by the 3% fee remains.
- Vig is also now applied to withdrawals through the WebMoney ewallet.
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Rumored email from GCG says FTP pros, affiliates not included in remissions process twoplustwo.com
This post on the 2+2 poker forums today caused a flurry of media reporting. In a nutshell, an anonymous poster claims to have received an email from the claims administrator in charge of returning US Full Tilt funds which suggests certain accounts will not be eligible for repayment—including affiliates and Full Tilt Pros. For more, OPR has the best write-up and covers some potential ramifications of such a policy.
Though the email is unconfirmed, the restriction is entirely feasible; readers will remember that PokerStars did not return affiliate money to non-US players either, though personal balances were returned.
As Chris Grove for OPR writes: “The policy is certainly a plausible one, as the US Government is likely loathe to see any money return to individuals or companies that ostensibly profited from what the DoJ considered to be a Ponzi scheme.”
Interview with Daniel Colman, first player to win $1m in a year at hyper-turbo SNGs husng.com
The name Daniel Colman may not be well known, but this player, who goes under the screen name “mrgr33n13” on PokerStars, has just recently become the first player ever to make over a million dollars in pure profit in PokerStars hyperturbo SNGs in one year. In fact, according to the SharkScope leaderboard, he’s by far the biggest winner this year across all SNGs online.
In this interview, Colman talks about his work schedule, life in Rio de Janiero, how he got into HU hyperturbos, his spats with other regs, and more. Definitely worth a read.
Examining deal-making in poker calvinayre.com
Lee Davy considers the lack of transparency with deal-making in live tournaments.
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iPoker Innovates with New “Toast” Notifications
New feature set to roll out soon allows players to control the action without restoring the window. iPoker latest client update, set to roll out across the network next month, includes a new popup notification feature that not only informs a player of pending decisions, but even lets them act without viewing the table.
Problems Still Plague PartyPoker’s New Software
Party’s traffic suffers as players still battle with an unresponsive client. Problems continue to significantly hamper bwin.party’s relaunched online poker product, with players still reporting issues with logging in, an unresponsive client, and graphical glitches.
AGCC Suspends Sheriff Gaming’s B2B License
Alderney regulator suspends category 2 license of Dutch 3D slots provider following three-month investigation. The Alderney Gaming Control Commission (AGCC) has issued a suspension notice to Bubble Group BV, trading as Sheriff Gaming, following an investigation into the company lasting more than three months.
Betfair “Sees Opportunity” In UK POC Tax
Gibraltar-based Betfair has stated it expects to benefit from the UK’s plan to implement a 15% tax on UK bets.
