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New Jersey Issues First Online Gambling Permit to Borgata
First casino given the go-ahead for a November real-money gaming launch.
- The Borgata was the first casino to submit a completed application, according to the DGE
Juicy Stakes Acquired, Players to Resubmit Cashouts
An email distributed to Juicy Stakes players on Thursday announced that “Zagox Management N.V.” has acquired Juicy Stakes and will assume responsibility for its operations effective immediately.
- Zagox Management N.V. has acquired Juicy Stakes and will assume responsibility for its operations effective immediately.
- All current pending withdrawal requests have been cancelled and new withdrawals will need to be requested.
- Intertops has softened its segregation policy and will share liquidity with Juicy Stakes.
Rounders Sequel May Depend on Runner Runner Success
Hard nosed Hollywood investors are likely to want to see big profits from Runner Runner before investing in a Rounders sequel.
- Speculation that “Runner Runner” could spawn a sequel to the 1998 film “Rounders” has started.
- Prospects depend on the financial success of Runner Runner which has taken a fair but not explosive $30m at the Box Office.
- Rounders, along with Chris MoneyMaker’s WSOP Main Event win in 2003 were contributing factors in the creation of the US poker boom.
Tony G Running for European Parliament
Lithuanian Anatanas “Tony G” Guoga has been selected as a Liberal candidate for EU elections to be held next year.
DeepStacks Poker Tour Inks 3-Year Deal in Malta
The DeepStacks Poker Tour (DSPT) announced that it has inked a three-year deal with the Dragonara Casino to bring the DSPT to the Mediterranean country of Malta through 2016.
- The first event, the DSPT-Malta is set to take place in November of 2014.
- The event will coincide with the launch of the Dragonara’s casino expansion which will provide a brand new poker venue.
- The DSPT cites itself as the fastest growing tournament circuit in the world as they continue to expand internationally.
- DeepStacks also introduced a new trophy for the victor of all main events, high rollers and side events.
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As the World Series of Poker Europe gets ready to kick off, you may find yourself asking…“just how long has the WSOPE been around?” Well it all started back in 2007 when a 19-year old Norwegian girl named Annette Obrestad….hold up. I have a better idea. Why don’t you go read Barry Carter’s article on the topic over at PokerStrategy.com instead.
Interview with Patrik Antonius – a 'lifetime love of competition’ iveypoker.com
Check out this interview with former aspiring tennis player turned poker superstar Patrik Antonius. The Ivey Poker pro tells about how he burst on the poker scene became one of the most recognizable names in the game.
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Ladbrokes Shares Spike on Playtech CEO Investment Rumor
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AAMS Confirms Possible Licensing Requirements for Gaming Suppliers in Italy
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