- The top story of the week was about the accusations against Phil Ivey.
- News of the release of secretly recorded conversations about the UB scandal was the second most read story.
- In third place was the news that iPoker is requiring that all PokerVIP players to be verified.
The story about the accusations against Phil Ivey was the most read article this week followed up by the news that secretly recorded audio tapes disclosing details of the UltimateBet cheating scandal and subsequent cover-up were released. In third was the news of the immediate checking of all PokerVIP accounts on the iPoker Network.
So, if you have missed anything in poker news, keep on reading. Our weekly column every Saturday makes it easy to catch up or keep up with all the news in the world of poker.
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10. Draft of New California Online Poker Bill Released
New collaborative effort among tribes results in a protectionist poker-only bill.
9. Caesars to launch Nevada Real Money Poker by Summer
Team “hard at work” completing the steps necessary to launch Nevada-licensed WSOP.com.
8. Nevada Gaming Board Investigates Iovation
The Nevada Gaming Board has confirmed that it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the brief service period of online security firm iovation in connection with Ultimate Poker, the first…
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7. Ultimate Poker Adds Verification Support for Verizon, Cricket, Virgin
Ultimate Poker (UP), the first regulated online poker room in the US, announced over the weekend that it can now verify online poker players that have cellular plans with Verizon, Cricket and Virgin…
6. Atlantic Club Responds to PokerStars Lawsuit, was Unaware of “Serious Criminal Activities”
Legal contention centers on interpretation of cancellation dates stipulated in the original deal.
5. Ultimate Poker Dumps Iovation following Concerns Over UB Ties
Regulated Nevadan online poker site Ultimate Poker announced on Saturday that it had severed ties with player verification service iovation, following vocal concerns raised over its ties to the…
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4. Phil Hellmuth Releases Statement Regarding UltimateBet Audio Recording
Prominent poker player Phil Hellmuth has issued a brief statement of regret over his long-term involvement with the UltimateBet poker site, for which Hellmuth, an early investor and minority owner,...
3. iPoker Policy Crackdown: Immediate Checks on All PokerVIP Accounts Required
Poker rooms have until Monday, May 20 to perform KYC procedures on all accounts linked to the power affiliate.
2. Audio Tape Confirms UltimateBet Cheating Details
Roles of Russ Hamilton, Greg Pierson in cheating and cover-up detailed in secret recording.
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1. London Casino Crockfords Issues Response to Phil Ivey Lawsuit
Crockfords alleges that Ivey exploited improperly cut playing cards in use at the casino.
