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This week we learned that Treasure Island will be the first skin on 888’s All American Poker Network. We also found out that the Revolution Network is more than four months behind in reconciliation payments to at least one of its skins. And, we took a look at the software used and the person behind the recently announced Equity Poker Network.
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.
10. PokerStars Sweeps Full Tilt, But Hints of Rematch Abound
PS pros go 3-0 against “The Professionals.”
9. Hawaii, Iowa Online Poker Bills Fold
Separate measures in the states of Hawaii and Iowa seeking to authorize and regulate online poker have folded, according to legislative reports emanating from both states.
8. New York Legislators Add Online Poker to State Budget Proposal
A New York Senate budget proposal championed by the state’s Senate Majority Coalition includes language calling for the introduction of state-authorized online poker in New York.
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7. Full Tilt Spreads Irish Poker, 5-Card Stud, Adds “Escalator” Tourneys
In a new client updated released Tuesday morning, Full Tilt is now spreading two new poker variants, and will soon debut a new tourney format, “Escalator” tournaments.
6. Who Would Make the Cut to Offer Online Poker in Illinois?
Given the stringent nature of the bad actor lockouts in the proposed state regulation, the reasons for Caesar’s recent Barriere partnership become clear.
5. DOJ Appoints Claims Administrator for FTP Funds
Dedicated website promises that the claim process will begin “shortly.”
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4. Ladbrokes to Migrate Online Poker from Microgaming to iPoker
“Orderly transition” from MPN to iPoker planned as part of wide-reaching new online partnership.
3. New Non-Profit “Equity Poker Network” Announced
The new Equity Poker Network carries with it the promise of a “fairer future” for small and medium-sized operators in an evolving online-gambling market where battles among skins and networks have become more the rule than the exception.
2. Revolution Skin: Network Over Four Months Behind on Reconciliation Payments
Payments owed to poker room AdamevePoker from its network partner, Revolution, are nearly five months past due, according to public statements made today by the site’s affiliate manager.
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1. All American Poker: 888 Announces New US Online Poker Network
Treasure Island to be the first AAPN “skin” on 888’s new US poker network.
