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Delaware Launches Freeplay Online Gaming, Real-Money Games Coming in October
Freeplay gaming hit the internet from the state of Delaware at 6:00 AM EST this morning. Web sites for the state’s three casinos now direct patrons to play the free versions of popular casino games on Facebook.
- Web sites for the state’s three casinos now direct patrons to play the free versions of popular casino games on Facebook.
- Wednesday’s launch is a precursor to the real-money online gambling launch in October.
- Delaware Secretary of Finance Tom Cook is hopeful that Delaware and Nevada can enter an interstate compact as soon as early 2014.
Silverman Captures Inaugural Alpha8 Title
In two days of high roller action it was Steven Silverman who captured the first ever World Poker Tour Alpha8 100k buy-in title as well as the first place haul of $891,660. Silverman had plenty of competition at the Final Table as he needed to fade the eliminations of such personalities as Bill Perkins, Jason Mercier, Joesph Cheong, Issac Haxton and Daniel Alaei before any money was awarded.
Final Table Set At Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open
The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event has reached it’s final day as only 6 of the 21 runners that started Day 4 are left to compete for the over $1.7M first place prize. The Final Table is headlined by a duo of online superstars in Blair Hinkle, who sits with the overnight chiplead, and Justin Bonomo, who has been at or near the top of the chip counts since Day 2.
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Are poker sponsorships a thing of the past? 4flush.com
Sponsorships have been a way for poker players to supplement their bankrolls and reach the highest levels of stardom, but are poker sponsorships becoming extinct? Steve Ruddock takes a look at the history and future of sponsorships in poker.
Are US affiliate opportunities really much to get excited about? calvinayre.com
Will the regulated online poker market in the US change the role of affiliates? Will affiliates be necessary at all? Mike ODonnell explores the prospects for affiliates in the US market.
A low roller’s guide to poker in Atlantic City parttimepoker.com
Planning a trip to Atlantic City to play some poker? Get all the best tips on where to eat, where to stay, what games are spread and what not to miss in this handy reference guide to poker on the Jersey shore.
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Red Star Completes MPN Translition
Red Star players now get access to fast-fold Blaze Poker and the MPN Bad Beat Jackpot. Russian site Red Star Poker has completed its transition from the Revolution Gaming network to MPN (formerly Microgaming).
Barcelona Affiliate Conference Announces Speakers
The BAC expects over 1,800 delegates to the annual event taking place in early October. The Barcelona Affiliate Conference (BAC) has announced a number of new speakers for the event taking place from October 3 to October 6.
Purple Lounge Owner Mediacorp Ceases Trading
Sixteen months after closing its Maltese-licensed Purple Lounge poker room, Mediacorp has finally made the decision to cease trading. Former owners of the Purple Lounge poker room Mediacorp plc have finally announced that the company is stopping trading. Purple Lounge went offline in April last year and into liquidation shortly afterwards, leaving players with a total loss of their deposits.
Google Play Anti-Gambling Policy Extended
Google Play’s gambling ban has been redefined to include social gaming apps which offer prizes. Google has amended its developer content policy for Google Play in ways that will affect apps that sit on the boundaries between gambling and social gaming.
Regulation in Review: Europe and Beyond
A weekly review of the newest developments in gaming regulation outside the US: This week, France, Belgium, Bulgaria and Australia. France
Regulation in Review: US
A weekly review of the latest developments in gaming regulation in the US. New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces Responsible Gaming Limits
