Nick Jones
Managing Editor
Nick has been involved in the online poker industry for over two decades, at various times a professional poker player, poker coach, video instructor, blogger, software developer, journalist and editor. In 2011, he co-founded pokerfuse, and was for many years the lead writer and Editor in Chief of and our industry trade site, Poker Industry PRO. Today, he leads overall site strategy and product development.
Barton’s New Federal Online Poker Bill Introduced
HR2666, the “Internet Poker Freedom Act of 2013,” is the latest attempt to regulate online poker at the federal level in the United States.
Ultimate Poker Completes Real-Money Field Trial in Nevada
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recommended that Ultimate Poker, the state’s first and currently only online…
PartyPoker’s “Next Generation” Software to Launch in August
All new socially-focused software in final weeks of testing.
Zynga Plus Poker Readies Real-Money Launch on Facebook
Poker and casino products on Facebook and mobile to be demoed at World GES summit.
PokerStars “Firmly Convinced” Automated Match-Making Should Replace Traditional HU SNG lobby
Meanwhile, new July promotion aims to encourage more action between regulars.
PokerStars Cuts Deal with Resorts Casino Hotel to Bring Online Poker to New Jersey
The Rational Group has come to an agreement with Resorts Casino Hotel to provide online gaming in New Jersey, the…
Hero Poker to Return in 2013, But Not to the US Market
Player favorite Hero Poker is still planning to relaunch, but will not be accepting players from the US, it was…
Players Report Successful Withdrawals from Chico/Action Skins
Cashouts resume at Pay No Rake, Action Poker and other Chico skins.
Best of PRO This Week: UK Regs, Ongame’s Sale and Advertising with ARJEL
Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO.
If You Share Adelson’s Fears, You Should Support the Regulation of Internet Gambling in the US
The “stop internet gambling” campaign comprehensively argues for state or federal gaming legislation to properly regulate the industry.
888 Forces Removal of all Data from Sharkscope
Tourney dataminer forced to pull all historical data from the website, as 888 rejects any form of “opt-in” compromise.
iPoker, Full Tilt Jostle for Second Place in Cash Game Traffic
Following a two month period of Full Tilt Poker enjoying a clear lead over the pack, the poker room is now fighting…