- The top sories of the week were:
- 1. Full Tilt Finally Finds its Footing
- 2. Gutshot Poker Forum Deleted, Refund Expectations Dismal
- 3. Nevada Proposal Grants Governor Authority to Approve Interstate Online Poker Compacts
- 4. Dueling Legal Briefs, JetSet Poker, Full Tilt and the “Jesus Coalition”
- 5. Betfair to join Top Tier of iPoker Network
For those that want to be in the know or those that are constantly on the go, we present to you the Top Stories in Poker This Week. This handy aggregation of the most read stories in the last seven days is an easy way to catch up or keep up with world of poker.
10. “Triple Crown” Jake Cody Signs with PokerStars
Jake Cody, the youngest player to win poker’s Triple Crown, has been named the newest member of Team PokerStars Pro.
9. Russian Anti-Gambling Codes Target “Irresponsible” Gamblers
Gamblers found to be “incompetent” will have their assets subject to seizure.
8. Paddy Power, Bet365 Close “Exclusive” Tables on iPoker
Top skins no longer keep any of their players apart from the rest of “iPoker 2.”
7. Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein set to Join Anti-Online Poker Gaming Treaty
Schleswig-Holstein defies EU concerns and will hold a vote on joining the restrictive gaming treaty, despite having already issued dozens of State licenses.
6. PPA Confirms: Focus is Now on State by State
The lack of federal online poker legislation in 2012 along with the progress of individual states has resulted in a shift of attention for the Poker Player Alliance.
5. Betfair to join Top Tier of iPoker Network
“New Betfair Poker” will run alongside existing Ongame skin for six months, before transitioning exclusively to iPoker tables in July.
4. Dueling Legal Briefs, JetSet Poker, Full Tilt and the “Jesus Coalition”
Latest claims from Cardroom International, which still target a portion of the US-PokerStars half-billion dollar settlement, shine light on the origins of Full Tilt Poker.
3. Nevada Proposal Grants Governor Authority to Approve Interstate Online Poker Compacts
Changes to state law would eliminate the need for federal legislation or approval to offer interstate poker.
2. Gutshot Poker Forum Deleted, Refund Expectations Dismal
Closure of community forum silences continuous string of non-payment complaints at the ex-iPoker skin.
1. Full Tilt Finally Finds its Footing
Traffic spike over the last two weeks has put distance between it and the resurgent PartyPoker.