- PokerStars Will Confiscate Account Balances of Players Attempting to Play from US.
- An Inside Look at the PokerStars Headquarters.
- PokerStars Takes You Behind the Random Number Generator.
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10. GearPoker Leaves the Equity Poker Network
The latest skin to leave EPN now has no network home. GearPoker and the Equity Poker Network (EPN) “have mutually agreed to go their separate ways.”
9. The Amaya Effect? Canada Regulated Online Poker Market Skyrockets
The Canadian Poker Network got a 43% traffic boost after Canadian company Amaya announced the PokerStars acquisition. The Canadian Poker Network has seen a 43% rise in cash game traffic since Amaya announced its plans to buy PokerStars and Full Tilt on June 13.
8. Humberto Brenes Leaves Team PokerStars
After eight years, Humberto “The Shark” Brenes exits the PokerStars family. After eight years as a PokerStars Team Pro, Humberto Brenes has called it a day.
7. Phil Ivey Edge Sorting Case to Take Another Year
Borgata’s $9.6 million claim against Phil Ivey now has a legal timetable. Phil Ivey’s legal dispute with the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is now working to a legal timetable.
6. PokerStars & Full Tilt May Launch in New Jersey in October
Unconfirmed sources report that regulatory approvals could be in place for an October 1 launch date. PokerStars and Full Tilt could launch in New Jersey as early as October 1 according to sources in New Jersey.
5. Portugal’s New Online Gambling Regulations: What Poker Players Need to Know
In less than six months, new gambling laws will significantly impact Portugal’s online poker industry. In just under six months, Portugal’s new gaming laws will be implemented under the supervision of the Office of the Inspection of Games, part of the Portuguese Institute of Tourism.
4. PayPal Considers US Gambling Transactions
e-Wallets that process igaming transactions may see stiff competition if PayPal extends its services to regulated US markets. PayPal is considering servicing the US state regulated online gambling market, according to Chris Grove of the OnlinePokerReport.
3. PokerStars Takes You Behind the Random Number Generator
The video of PokerStars HQ included an intriguing explanation of how it achieves randomness in the shuffle. Players who took the time to watch the behind the scenes video of PokerStars HQ may have been intrigued by the explanation of the random number generator used to shuffle its virtual cards.
2. An Inside Look at the PokerStars Headquarters
A new video promotes the online poker leader to its customers and the general public. As part of its public relations management of the takeover by Amaya, PokerStars has released a video showing a look behind the scenes at its headquarters on the Isle of Man.
1. PokerStars Will Confiscate Account Balances of Players Attempting to Play from US
A policy update earlier this year no longer automatically accepts ignorance as an excuse. PokerStars representative Michael Josem has explained that the company’s strict policy on preventing players playing online poker from the US was strengthened earlier this year.
