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As part of PartyPoker's new approach to poker, the company and former spokesperson “Tony G” have parted ways. We also reported on the decline in traffic of Full Tilt Poker and the possibility that PokerStars will be investing in multiple properties in New Jersey.
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. Louisiana To Study Possibility of Online Gaming
A Louisiana state representative wants fellow legislators to analyze the prospect of Internet gaming in the state.
9. Nevada Crowdsources Ideas for Interstate Compact Regulations
Nevada Gaming Commission seeks business and public input on regulations for interstate online poker regulations.
8. Washington State Players Pursue Poker Liberalization
Washington state player Curtis Woodard leads grassroots effort to get poker on the 2014 ballot.
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7. PokerStars, Others Bid to be Delaware Online Gambling Provider
Fourteen companies, including PokerStars, have submitted requests to provide online gambling services in Delaware.
6. PokerStars to Introduce Big “O,” Courchevel Poker Variants
Five-Card Omaha games to be introduced across all PokerStars’ networks this week.
5. bwin.party to Focus on Quality not Quantity after Disappointing Poker Results
Bwin.Party CEO Norbert Teufelberger set out the company’s strategy in presenting results for 2012: less marketing spend on .COM, more focus on regulated markets, and a drive for “more on value…
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4. PokerStars Planning $40m Capital Investment in AC Club, Eying Other Opportunities
Rational Group, parent company of PokerStars, is looking to invest more than $40m into The Atlantic Club Hotel and Casino over the next five years, according to the property’s COO Michael Frawley.
3. Q2 Launch for New PartyPoker Software Next Step in Group’s Recreational Refocus
If there is one thing clear from last week’s 2012 financial report and subsequent interviews with bwin.party executives, the policy changes on PartyPoker in the last year—from cutting…
2. iPoker, PartyPoker Overtake Full Tilt in Cash Game Rankings
A continued shuffling among traffic numbers of online poker sites shows iPoker closing the gap on PartyPoker, with Full Tilt slipping back to fourth place.
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1. Tony G Leaves PartyPoker, Stirring Pot As He Exits
Three year stint as sponsored pro comes to an end.
