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10. “PokerAgent” Botnet Havested 16,000 Logins of “High Value” Zynga Poker Players
A computer botnet that operated throughout 2012 collected the login credentials and payment details of over 16,000 Facebook users, security researchers revealed earlier this week.
9. Atlantic City Casino Layoff Notice a “Formality” in PokerStars Sale
The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel has filed notice of mass layoffs at the casino, but called the move “simply a legal formality” in preparation for the impending sale to Rational Group….
8. William Hill, Gibraltarian Regulator Slam UK Legislative Plans
Bookmaker calls UK’s POC plan an unjustifiable and “deeply flawed” policy proposal.
7. Dreyfus: Fantasy Poker Manager is about Promoting Poker as Sport and Entertainment
We sit down with Zokay’s founder to understand his plans and motivations for his new social game.
6. Iowa Tests the Waters Again with Online Poker
Study bill considered by Senate committee to gauge the interest in regulating internet poker.
5. PartyPoker and Full Tilt Keep the Battle Going as Continental Traffic Flops
PartyPoker and Full Tilt are neck and neck for second place, according to the latest seven-day average cash game player numbers from PokerScout.
4. Gambling Trade Associations Call for EU-Wide Blacklist of Unlicensed Operators
Powerful trade groups criticize the recent EU Action Plan for failing to address the problem of “illegal gambling providers.”
3. Free-Play Poker Network ZEN Entertainment Files for Bankruptcy
The collapse of ZEN Entertainment into Chapter 11 bankruptcy will not be accompanied by the sound of even one hand clapping.
2. Revolution Poker Network Remain Industry’s Slowest for Cashouts
Non-US players are experiencing unexplained delays in processing of withdrawals.
1. Jeremy Johnson Alleges $1 Million Harry Reid Bribe on Full Tilt’s Behalf
Secret recording alleges online poker legislation was influenced by more than just lobbying.