- Full Tilt Poker Adds Six-Card Omaha.
- Nevada Votes to Allow International, Tribal Compacts.
- Microgaming Replaces All Heads Up Cash Games with Fast-Fold.
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10. Rep Peter King Introduces Federal Online Gambling Bill
US Rep. Peter King (R-NY) has formally introduced his federal bill that seeks to regulate online gambling in the United States.
9. 2013 ISPT Crowns a Champion
The 2013 International Stadium Poker Tour Main Event came to a conclusion today with Polish participant Jakub Michalak claiming first place and taking home €436,000 plus the event’s inaugural trophy.
8. Team Ultimate Bolsters Roster, Now Nine Pros Strong
Nevada online poker site Ultimate Poker continues to add to its roster of Team Ultimate sponsored players.
7. ISPT Ponies Up for Players
The 2013 International Stadium Poker Tour (ISPT) is underway with over €589,000 in overlay for the 761 players who took part in the inaugural event.
6. Unemploymentville: Zynga Says “Painful Goodbyes” to 18% of its Workforce
Zynga (ZNGA) stock was halted for a brief period today as founder and CEO of the game making company announced that it would no longer be hangin’ with up to 520 of the company’s “brothers and sisters” as widespread layoffs are being conducted.
5. Massachusetts Online Gaming Amendment Ruled Unconstitutional
The latest effort to regulate online gaming in the state of Massachusetts has stalled. Earlier this week an amendment to the state Senate budget recommendations for 2014 that would have legalized online gaming was pulled and deemed unconstitutional.
4. Two Online Poker Bills to be Introduced in the US House
Federal lawmakers show renewed interest in online poker. Interest in online poker at the federal level has been renewed and, according to spokespersons for two members of the US House of Representatives, two separate bills to regulate online poker are expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.
3. Microgaming Replaces All Heads Up Cash Games with Fast-Fold
“Bum-hunting” specifically cited as catalyst for network-wide change. The Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) has announced the introduction of “Heads Up 8-Man Blaze,” a fast-fold format with a limit of eight players in each player pool. The structure will replace all standard HU cash game tables across the network.
2. Nevada Votes to Allow International, Tribal Compacts
An amendment to the Nevada internet gaming law that would allow the state to enter into online gaming agreements with other countries has passed both Senate and Assembly.
1. Full Tilt Poker Adds Six-Card Omaha
In the latest round of friendly one-upmanship with sister site PokerStars in introducing new poker variants, Full Tilt has announced that 6-Card Omaha will be offered in cash games, SNGs and tournaments.
