- Bitcoin Big Issue in Amsterdam Conference.
- Revolution Skin ZetPoker Closes, Cites Network Reconciliation Issues.
- One Man’s Campaign Against Malta’s LGA.
We wrap up the week with a rundown of the most read news articles and features from the past seven days on pokerfuse. Never miss a story with our special feature every Saturday.
10. Genting Reverses Decision, Will Honor Accrued Bonus Money
After three days of uproar, Genting Poker has reversed a previous decision to not honor tournament dollars accrued via a promotional tie-in with The Hendon Mob, calling the miscommunication “a genuine error.”
9. Genting Ends Hendon Mob Promotion, Renders Accrued Points Worthless
Update: Shortly after the publication of this article, representatives from Genting Poker stated that they will now be honoring points earned. We will follow up with a subsequent article in due course.
8. Over $500,000 Repaid to Victims of Bot Ring on Svenska Spel
25,300 players affected in widespread bot ring that operated for over six months. Swedish national operator Svenska Spel announced this week that SEK 3.8 million (approximately USD $586k) has been repaid to players who were victims of a bot ring that operated across more than a dozen accounts for at least six months.
7. 225,000 Players Set New Record for Largest Poker Tournament
PokerStars successfully attracted 225,000 players over the weekend to its record-breaking attempt for largest ever poker tournament, beating a previous record set in December 2011.
6. New Poker Q&A Site Rewards Members for Strategy Posts
GrindHero.com will pay back the majority of monthly subscription fees to the best contributors. PokerStrategy made a fortune monetizing a learning community of poker players; now a new forum is launching with its own twist—the best contributors get paid.
5. Exclusive: Ultimate Poker to Give Away $1,000,000 in Cash and Prizes This Summer
Ultimate Poker has announced the “Million Dollar Summer,” an aggressive move by the Nevadan online poker room to expand its reach and brand loyalty ahead of its competition entering the Nevada market.
4. High Volume Players at PartyPoker Hit with Unannounced VIP Changes
Instant bonuses removed and higher requirements set for 30% rakeback bonuses. Without prior warning, changes were made to the VIP system at PartyPoker over the weekend that has adversely affected higher-volume players.
3. One Man’s Campaign Against Malta’s LGA
One player, who says he is still owed $30k by Everleaf Gaming, has mounted his own personal campaign against their regulator, the Malta Lotteries & Gaming Authority (LGA).
2. Revolution Skin ZetPoker Closes, Cites Network Reconciliation Issues
ZetPoker, a lesser-known skin on the Revolution Gaming Network, “temporarily suspended” operations over the weekend due to what it cites as non-payment from its network.
1. Bitcoin Big Issue in Amsterdam Conference
A hot topic at last week’s iGaming Super Show 2013 in Amsterdam was the online currency Bitcoin.
