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Microgaming Gives Players the Chance to Achieve
A new “Achievements” feature aims to enhance the fun factor at MPN poker rooms.
- Microgaming (MPN) adds “Achievements” to its offering.
- Achievements reward players with a badge that can be displayed at the table for completing a series of challenges.
- Most of the 27 real-money achievements are targeted at recreational players.
- A Pips rating system gives MPN the opportunity to introduce financial rewards at some time in the future.
Five Skin-Strong Equity Poker Network Opens for Real Money
New offshore US-facing network goes live.
Delaware Online Poker: The First Week of Action
Delaware failed to achieve shock and awe due to technical problems and low player numbers in the first week of its regulated online poker offering.
- The first week of online poker in Delaware has not gone smoothly.
- ID verification, deposit and software problems have been reported, showing similar teething troubles to those experienced in Nevada.
- The state is too small to support high levels of player liquidity, but Delaware is already discussing shared player pools with Nevada and New Jersey.
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Mike 'Little Man’ Sica Passes Away pokernews.com
Professional poker players and members of the media took to Twitter today to mourn the loss of 2004 WSOP Bracelet Winner Mike “Little Man” Sica. The East Coast regular was known for his big heart, big smile and vibrant personality.
Mike “Little Man” Sica passes away at the age of 69.
Is Gus Hansen a Degen? youtube.com
Gus Hansen is a lot of things: WSOP bracelet winner, Aussie Millions Main Event victor, World Poker Tour Champion and of course, a ladies man. But the team at Flop Turn River also wants to know – Is Gus Hansen a Degen?
The Full Tilt Professional has online losses of over $13 million dollars. Watch as Gus talked pretty candidly about his online track record and what he’s doing to improve his game.
The legend of Isildur1 youtube.com
Watch this fantastic excerpt from the team that brought you “Bet Raise Fold”. “The Legend of Isildur1” summarizes the (first) meteoric rise and fall of Victor Blom, aka Isildur, at the height of the mania. Told in fairy tale fashion, it’s the story of how Blom burst onto the scene and went from an unknown entity to a poker legend, seemingly overnight.
Podcast: 11/13/2013 Poker Action Line Poker Action Line
WARNING! Explicit Language. Will “The Thrill” Fialla joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about his recent victory at the Foxwoods, his current efforts at the Borgata Fall Poker Open, and his busy travel plans for the remainder of 2013. The guys also discuss the effect of expanded casino gambling in Will’s home state of New York and future opening of online gambling & poker in New Jersey.
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Poland Plans Internet Gambling Monopoly
Poland submits gambling laws amendments to the EU Commission. Poland has sent a proposed law which would establish a government-controlled internet gambling monopoly to the EU for approval.
Greek ISP Blocking “In Contravention of EU Law,” Says bwin.party
bwin.party and OPAP assert directly opposing views in quarterly reports. The publication of bwin.party’s third quarter report included a regulatory update that asserted the Greek “blacklist” of gambling sites contravenes EU law.
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The week ahead for the online poker industry: A selection of conferences, live tournaments, online promotions and other important industry dates. Conferences
New Jersey DGE Clarifies Rules for Online Gaming Bonuses
Regulator places a 30 day embargo on wager-based promotions. In response to inquiries received by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David Rebuck has issued a bulletin to clarify issues surrounding the use of bonuses in the promotion of online gaming.