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PPA Suggests Remission May be Possible for Ultimate Bet and Absolute Poker Victims

Chances are slim, but according to Rich Muny there is a legal precedent that could bring relief to victims of AP/UB.

  • The PPA’s Rich Muny has found a legal basis for players to submit claims to the Garden City Group for funds lost at UltimateBet and Absolute Poker.
  • The precedent is weak and chances of success are not high, but claims could add pressure to the PPA’s lobbying of the DOJ on the issue.
  • The cut off date for claims to GCG is November 16.

PartyPoker Ends “Protected Table” Skill Segregation System

Policy reversal following player complaints and abuse of the system.

PokerStrategy Coordinates with iPoker Security Team to Combat Bots

Cooperation arises following the purchase of PokerStrategy by Playtech.

  • PokerStrategy has explained that it will work with the iPoker security team in helping to identify poker bots.
  • Four months ago, Svenska Spel repaid over $500k to affected players after uncovering a ring of accounts using poker bots to cheat in the games.
  • iPoker owner Playech bought PokerStrategy in July this year.

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Who feels sorry for Shane? The Lock Poker representative that is never far from controversy, found that his account on the Lock private forums had been hacked. If you need a good laugh at someone else’s expense, check this one out for sure.

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Podcast: Rabbit Hunt: 167 Rabbit Hunt

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Training Video: Sunday Saver Hand History Review with Chris Moon Tournament Poker Edge

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PartyPoker Ends “Protected Table” Skill Segregation System

Policy reversal following player complaints and abuse of the system. PartyPoker’s new Head of Poker has ended the “Protected Table” policy introduced in February this year.

The Netherlands Gambling Regulator Announces Heightened Regulatory Surveillance of Holland Casino

More visits and staff interviews form part of a new monitoring regime for Holland Casino. The Dutch Gambling Authority (DGA), Kansspelautoriteit has said that it will take a more active role in monitoring the state monopoly Holland Casino.