- Online Poker in California to Get Another Chance.
- PokerStars Experiments with New “Double Bubble” Tournament Payout Structure.
- 888 Confirms Plan to Share Online Poker Liquidity Across State Lines.
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10. National Conference of State Legislatures Says No to “Restoration of America’s Wire Act”
Two thirds of states at the NCSL annual meeting voted to keep gambling regulation at the state level. In April, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) wrote a letter to House and Senate leaders opposing any attempt to extend the Wire Act.
9. Delaware Online Poker Revenues Improve in July
A 23% month-over-month increase still ranks as the second lowest revenue-generating month for poker. The seasonal decline in online poker revenues for the state of Delaware seem to have bottomed out and are heading upward.
8. Viktor Blom vs Gus Hansen in Heads Up Showdown on Full Tilt
There is more than just money on the line. Full Tilt has organized a showdown between its two top Team Pros, Gus Hansen and Viktor “Isildur1”Blom.
7. 888 CEO Wants a Head Start on PokerStars in the US
Brian Mattingley thinks PokerStars should be penalized one to two years before being allowed to compete in US markets. 888’s CEO Brian Mattingley has suggested that PokerStars be given a one to two year handicap before being allowed to enter US state regulated markets.
6. 888 Branded Online Poker Room Coming to Nevada
Launch targeted for Q4 2014 or early 2015 to include liquidity sharing on the All American Poker Network. Brian Mattingley, CEO of 888 Holdings PLC., confirmed in an interview with Steve Ruddock at Bluff.com that the company will launch its own 888 branded poker room in the Nevada market.
5. High Stakes Online Cash Report: Patrik Antonius Tops All Winners for the Week
Alex Luneau and Isaac Haxton round out top three winners of the week at the nosebleed stakes. Patrik Antonius mowed over the high stakes online cash game tables at Full Tilt last week to walk away with nearly $432,000 in profits, according to statistics provided by HighStakesDB.com.
4. Olivier Busquet: “T-Shirtgate” Reaction Unexpected
The t-shirts were Colman’s idea, but Busquet was intent to “inject” some politics into poker. European Poker Tour (EPT) Super High Roller winner Olivier Busquet has gone on record to clarify his views and address the criticism of himself and runner-up finisher Daniel Colman for the T-shirts they wore at the final table of the event.
3. 888 Confirms Plan to Share Online Poker Liquidity Across State Lines
888 remains “fully committed” to US market with “unique opportunity” to bring shared online poker liquidity across Nevada and Delaware. Online gaming operator 888 will launch a shared poker network between the states of Delaware and Nevada, the group confirmed to investors Wednesday.
2. PokerStars Experiments with New “Double Bubble” Tournament Payout Structure
Half the money will go to half the field at the 2015 PCA Double Bubble events. The schedule for the 2015 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) released last week includes two new “Double Bubble” events which will pay prizes to half the field.
1. Online Poker in California to Get Another Chance
The 2015/2016 legislative session will see a new bill with legally acceptable “bad actor” definitions. The 2015/2016 legislative session will provide another opportunity for California lawmakers to introduce online poker regulation.
