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10. Latest Figures Confirm Online Poker’s Decline in Italy
Italian gaming regulator AAMS released its report for online gaming activity for 2012.
9. Ongame Ends Tiered Player Pools
All together: Following recent high profile departures, Ongame confirms all poker tables are now available across all skins on the network.
8. Governor Chris Christie Raises Concerns over New Jersey Online Poker Bill
A Tuesday evening appearance by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on a local “Ask the Governor” radio broadcast found the governor noncommittal toward an online-gambling bill currently…
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7. Software Programmer’s Indictment Fails the Prosecutorial Smell Test
The story of Bob Stuart as told in Wired Magazine has wider reaching implications to a poker insider.
6. Former QuadJacks Frontman Marco Valerio Joins Global Poker Index
Marco “AgentMarco” Valerio is joining the Global Poker Index (GPI), it was announced on Monday. His role will be promoting the GPI brand in the United States.
5. Merge Gaming Ending Rakeback, Switching All Players to VIP System
Players currently on rakeback must spend their VIP points before the end of the month.
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4. Betfair Goes Live on iPoker
The world’s leading online betting exchange successfully debuts on iPoker on both the dot.com and dot.ES networks.
3. Following Full Tilt’s Failures, UK to Consider Ring-Fencing of Player Funds
Consultation with industry into “appropriate measures” for protecting player deposits may lead to changes to UKGC licensing.
2. NBC Heads Up: “Good News” For Poker in US
After a year’s hiatus, the NBC heads-up championship, an invitational tournament pitting together 64 of the most recognizable poker personalities and pros, commences Thursday.
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1. Nevada Governor Asks for Interstate Poker in a Month
States are moving forward with plans to legislate and operate internet poker, but Reid is still aiming for federal legislation.
