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Reason-Rupe Public Opinion Survey Finds 65% Favor Legalizing Online Poker
The survey produced the opposite result to that sponsored by online poker opponent Sheldon Adelson.
- A public opinion survey by Reason-Rupe has produced diametrically opposite results to the four state survey sponsored by Sheldon Adelson two months ago.
- Reason-Rupe found 65% in favor of legalizing online poker, while Adelson’s survey found 57% opposed.
- The survey methodologies were different, and opponents of each will argue that surveyors got the results they wanted.
- The significance of the latest survey is that the coalition of supporters of online poker is widening.
Proposal for Shared Player Pools Rejected in France
A proposed amendment to share liquidity with other regulated EU markets was rejected, against ARJEL’s advice.
PokerSnowie vs the World: Up 25bb/100
Aggregate results from new “challenge” feature shows the GTO bot is crushing all competitors.
- A new feature in study software allows you to challenge the GTO engine, PokerSnowie.
- So far 180,000 hands have been played, and Snowie has a handsome aggregate win rate of +24.2bb/100 .
Bankruptcy Auction Yet to Produce Buyer for Atlantic Club
Since rejecting the Rational Group’s attempted purchase, the fortunes of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in New Jersey have gone from bad to worse. Now even the sale of the business in a bankruptcy court has hit problems.
- Since rejecting the Rational Group’s attempted purchase, the fortunes of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in New Jersey have gone from bad to worse. Now even the sale of the business in a bankruptcy court has hit problems.
- After two days of auction, no buyer has been agreed, and the unions have stepped in claiming that the Club failed to consult with them as required under federal law.
- Had the Club proceeded with its sale to the Rational Group, it could have expected $40m of investment spread over five years.
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Director Nick Cassavetes Suing Pal To Settle Poker Debt
“Notebook” director now working on the checkbook. Famed Hollywood director/actor Nick Cassavetes (”John Q“, “The Notebook“, “Alpha Dog“), an avid poker player and rumored regular in the star-studded Hollywood Home Games which included a plethora of A-list stars, is suing mad over an alleged poker debt.
On Track: Julian Track Wins EPT Prague Main Event
Little-known German qualifier takes home €725,700. Previously unknown Julian Track outlasted a tough final table at the EPT Prague Main Event to with the first-place prize—And all while battling the flu.
Online Poker Players Pool Money, Donate Toys For Kids
File under: Good for Poker. Poker players aren’t always looking to scoop the pot for themselves. Online poker player and Deepstacks Poker Tour Champ, Billy Vogel, wanted to do something nice this holiday season. He reached out to other poker players and asked them to donate, then pooled their money and bought $2500 worth of toys to donate to the Atlantic Country Toys for Kids program.
All Laak’d Up Phil Gets Slapped By Tax Authorities
Laak is in makeup with the state of CA. Phil “The Unibomber” Laak has caught the attention of the taxman. That’s right, it looks like everyone’s favorite hoodied poker pro owes on some back state taxes and you know the Franchise is going to get theirs!
World Series of Poker Announces Dates for 45th Annual Series
While June is traditionally wedding season, officials at the World Series of Poker have sent the poker world a “Save The Date” for something far more exciting – the 45th Annual WSOP from the halls of the Rio All- Suite Hotel & Casino.
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French Politicians Reject Shared Liquidity
A proposed amendment to share liquidity with other regulated EU markets was rejected, against ARJEL’s advice. It took the French National assembly less than 20 minutes to reject an opposition-proposed amendment to 2010 gambling laws that would have allowed shared liquidity pools with other regulated markets in the EU.
bwin.party Announces £50m Borrowing Facility, Sees Shares Rise 8%
The share price boost comes on news that partypoker/Borgata are the market leaders in New Jersey. In its latest trading update, bwin.party has announced a £50m revolving credit facility with the Royal Bank of Scotland, giving a welcome jolt to its share price.
InterPoker Joins Canadian Exodus
InterPoker, which recently changed ownership, adds Canada to its country blacklist. InterPoker has informed its affiliates that it is withdrawing from the Canadian market.