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Social Gaming Features Gain Popularity at Online Poker Rooms
PokerStars November Mission Week promotion adds another mission format to the social gaming features being adopted by major poker rooms.
Full Tilt Poker Expands iOS Rush App to Canada, Germany and Ireland
The UK roll out has now been extended to other major markets, but the app has limited functionality.
- The latest iOS Rush Poker app from Full Tilt is now available to download in Canada, Germany and Ireland.
- Initially launched in only the UK, the expanded availability was announced on twitter.
- The app runs on iPads, iPods and iPhones with iOS version 5.0 or higher.
Aussie Millions Main Event Joins PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour
The leading tournament in the Southern Hemisphere will now be part of the leading poker tour in the region.
- PokerStars Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) signs a sponsorship deal to integrate the Aussie Millions Main Event into its schedule.
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Dusk Till Dawn owner Rob Yong opines on what’s wrong with online poker pokerplayer.co.uk
Rob Yong, the outspoken owner of the Dusk Till Dawn cardroom, sets his ire on the online poker industry and is determined to change it. Dusk Till Dawn’s online site just launched their new online club cash games which looks to replicate the experience of playing in a casino, online. From banning tracking software to being able to “call the floor” Yong takes the current state of online poker to task.
If also claims that if he fails, in six months, he’ll quit the business.
Adelson effort to outlaw online gambling faces long odds bloomberg.com
“Time and again, government efforts to prohibit use of everyday products have failed,”...that’s not going to stop 80 year-old Sheldon Adelson from trying to ban online poker. But with the “horse out of the barn” the new “Injustice League” formed by Adelson will be facing long odds to reverse course on an issue the States are already coming around on. See why, try as he might, Adelson is likely making a bad bet.
Podcast: 11/20/2013 Poker Action Line Poker Action Line
BIG Dave and Joe go over some of the latest poker results and preview some upcoming events. The guys also discuss Joe’s 20-year career in the poker industry as a dealer and manager, and he reveals some of the great lessons he has learned along the way.
Podcast: Druff & Friends – 11/20/2013 – Sheldon & The Stripper Poker Fraud Alert
Sheldon Adelson is attempting to attack legalized online poker, but Druff doesn’t think he’s as evil as many in poker believe. The American Gaming Association attempts to counter Adelson’s stance. A New Jersey State Senator is trying to include foreign players in the state’s online poker player pool. Software package “PokerSnowie” claims to be able to analyze your hands from a perfect NL game theory standpoint. What really happened at the Pokernews “junior presenter” contest where SrslySirius’ girlfriend unexpectedly lost? Caesar’s has obtained a license to offer online gambling in New Jersey through their Bally’s brand. Full Tilt remissions are said to be starting on March 31, 2014. Marco Valerio has left Quadjacks again, and SrslySirius calls in with some new insight about the original ownership situation of that site.
Podcast: Scott’s back from West Coast Ante Up! Pokercast
Scott wraps up his coverage of the Ante Up Poker Tour’s NorCal Classic at Thunder Valley.
Training Video: WCOOP Main Event Warmup Hand History Review with Andrew Brokos Tournament Poker Edge
Andrew “foucault82” Brokos is back with another in-depth hand history review from WCOOP. This time he breaks down his run in the the WCOOP Main Event Warmup. This is a 6 part series.
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Regulation in Review: US
A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation in the US. This week: Federal bills, Adelson’s fight, payment processors, Full Tilt remissions, and all the latest from New Jersey. Caesars Gets NJ Permits
Betclic Everest CEO Wants France to Allow Online Casinos
A tough tax environment and consumer protection motivations provide the argument for online casino games to be added to the French market. Isabelle Andres, CEO of the Betclic Everest Group, has called for French gaming law changes to allow operators to offer online casino games.
The EU Commission Finally Restarts Infringement Proceedings
Sweden gets a two month deadline to respond, but Finland’s amended laws get it off the hook. After a long hiatus, the European Commission has finally started to act on the issue of member state compliance with EU treaties regarding their national gambling laws. It has “[requested] Member States comply with EU law when regulating gambling services,” according to Wednesday’s press release.
EuroPartners iPoker Sites Withdraw From Finland, Netherlands
Titan Poker and Mansion Poker are expected to close to Finnish players on December 12. Titan Poker players from Finland have received emails informing them that the site will no longer be accessible from December 12. The market withdrawal is also understood to have affected players from the Netherlands.
