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Phil Ivey Admits to "Edge Sorting," But Contends He Did Not Cheat in £8 Million Punto Blanco Win
Phil Ivey Admits to “Edge Sorting,” But Contends He Did Not Cheat in £8 Million Punto Blanco Win

Design flaws in “full bleed” card deck allowed the poker pro to gain an edge at Crockford’s casino.

Industry
European Poker Tour Player of the Year to be Decided by Global Poker Index
European Poker Tour Player of the Year to be Decided by Global Poker Index

The European Poker Tour (EPT) has announced that its Player of the Year award will be determined by the number of…

Industry
Delaware Launches Freeplay Online Gaming, Real-Money Games Coming in October
Delaware Launches Freeplay Online Gaming, Real-Money Games Coming in October

Freeplay gaming hit the internet from the state of Delaware at 6:00 AM EST this morning. Web sites for the state’s…

Industry
Ultimate Poker Rolls Out Next Generation Poker Client
Ultimate Poker Rolls Out Next Generation Poker Client

Ultimate Poker, the only regulated online poker site in the US, released version two of its software on Saturday.

Poker Room News
How to Check Your Full Tilt Poker Balance: Step by Step Guide for US Claimants
How to Check Your Full Tilt Poker Balance: Step by Step Guide for US Claimants

On September 13, the Garden City Group will begin accepting claims from US victims owed money from Full Tilt. Here’s how to find out your balance.

In-Depth
California Online Poker Bill Reclassified as "Urgency Bill"
California Online Poker Bill Reclassified as “Urgency Bill”

SB 678 will take effect immediately if it passes both houses and signed into law.

Law and Regulation
US Players Can File for Full Tilt Poker Funds September 16
US Players Can File for Full Tilt Poker Funds September 16

Players have only 60-day window to file claims.

Law and Regulation
Appellate Court Reverses DiCristina Acquittal
Appellate Court Reverses DiCristina Acquittal

Poker skill game argument is deemed irrelevant.

Law and Regulation
NJ Regulator: At Least Three Major Operators Will be Ready in 2013
NJ Regulator: At Least Three Major Operators Will be Ready in 2013

DGE director David Rebuck talks to Global Gaming Business Magazine on licensing suitability, casino partnerships, affiliates and more.

Special Feature
Rational Files Motion to Dismiss Claim in Kentucky Domain Name Case
Rational Files Motion to Dismiss Claim in Kentucky Domain Name Case

PokerStars parent company filed a motion to dismiss in the 2008 case in which the Commonwealth of Kentucky attempted to…

Law and Regulation
Poker Player Drafts His Own Online Poker Legislation
Poker Player Drafts His Own Online Poker Legislation

“Internet Wagering Citizens Protection Act” that would legalize online poker can serve as a guideline for lawmakers.

Law and Regulation
Fear the Focus of Senate Committee Hearing on Online Gambling
Fear the Focus of Senate Committee Hearing on Online Gambling

Regulating online poker and restricting other gambling would allay concerns, committee concludes.

Law and Regulation