There were a couple of big signings this week including “SportsStar” Ronaldo and poker pro Antonio Esfandiari. You can also catch up on all the legislative happening around the world—oh, and did we mention that Zynga launched its first real-money gambling products in the UK?
So, If you have missed anything in poker news this week, keep reading about the most read stories in the last seven days. It’s always easy to catch up or keep up with all the news in the world of poker.
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10. Kansas Senate Looks to Ban Online Gambling
Amendment to existing gambling statutes passes on 26-11 vote.
9. New Poker Site Pokafrica.com Seeks Success in Africa
The Intellogix Network has launched a new site, Pokeafrica.com, targeting the growing African gambling market. The network is just over a year old, with software developed in India, and operates…
8. Florida Senate Panel Advances Sweepstakes Gambling Ban
A ban on gambling-parlor “internet cafes” that includes comprehensive language defining a wide range of electronic devices as “slot machines” cleared the state’s Senate Rules…
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7. Antonio Esfandiari Joins Ultimate Poker
Ultimate Poker, a Nevada site expected to launch real money games later this year, named Antonio Esfandiari as its brand ambassador on Tuesday.
6. Florida Internet Cafe Ban Clears Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk
Measure passes on 36-4 vote despite the threat of procedural delays.
5. iPoker Rolling Out Anonymous Cash Game Tables
Anonymous NL tables now running at Titan Poker, with broader network rollout expected next week.
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4. Australian Senator Wants Apple to Remove PokerStars’ Mobile App
Australian Senator Dr Richard Di Natale has continued his opposition to unlicensed online gambling by calling for Apple’s App Store to take down the PokerStars mobile app which was launched…
3. Romania Establishes New National Gambling Regulator
Romania has created a regulating body as part of its efforts to regulate online gambling in the country. The National Gambling Office (NGO) is scheduled to take on the responsibility of facilitating…
2. ZyngaPlusPoker Launches for UK Customers on PartyPoker Network
Zynga has announced that it will launch real-money online poker and casino games in the UK on Wednesday.
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1. Brazillian Football Legend Ronaldo Signs with PokerStars
Ronaldo joins Rafa Nadal and Boris Becker as a “SportsStar” brand ambassador.
