- New Financial Malware Targets Poker Players with “PokerGrabber” Module.
- Partypoker and Borgata Plan to Make New Jersey’s Next Poker Millionaire.
- PartyPoker to Implement “More Transparent” Funds Confiscation Policy.
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10. Pennsylvania Senate Committee Votes to Study Online Gambling
The Pennsylvania Senate Committee for Community, Economic and Recreational Development voted 14-0 on Tuesday to advance a resolution calling for a study of the viability of online gambling in the state.
9. ACH and eWallets Provide Deposit Solutions for Online Gaming Sites in New Jersey
With high failure rates for credit cards, ewallets and direct bank transfers provide the best means for online poker transactions. With a successful test run under its belt, the state of New Jersey is now offering online gaming to customers within its borders. One of the challenges being faced by customers and operators alike is the limited methods of deposit available for players to fund their internet gaming accounts.
8. 888Poker and WSOP Are First to iTunes with New Jersey Poker App
An early release of an iOS app on iTunes promises first mover advantage in a critical market segment. iTunes is now offering New Jersey poker players an iOS poker app from WSOP.com NJ and 888Poker New Jersey. The apps differ only in colors and branding.
7. Next Gen HUD Turns Player Statistics into Pilot Dials Right at the Table
New ProPokerHUD launching new premium HUDs that can replace the normal numbers of player data with graphical displays. ProPokerHUDs has taken an innovative approach to Head Up Displays (HUD) by implementing the graphical “pilot” display of player statistics that are shown at the table while you play.
6. Norwegian Politician v PLO Pro $170k Challenge Match Starts December 7
Progress Party politician Erlend Wiborg will play 120 hours of heads up poker against Norwegian pro Ola Amundsrud. The heads up challenge match between PLO specialist Ola “Odd Oddsen” Amundsrud and Norwegian politician Erlend Wiborg is set to start on December 7. NKR 1m ($170k) goes to the winner of the Pot Limit Omaha match.
5. Full Tilt Launches YouTube Poker Channel
Classic poker shows form the staple content of Full Tilt’s sponsored YouTube channel. Full Tilt Poker has entered a deal with YouTube to launch a sponsored poker channel—youtube/poker. The channel hosts a selection of poker content from shows such as High Stakes Poker, the Million Dollar Cash Game, and Poker After Dark.
4. Big Game: Unibet Moving to New Poker Software in Early 2014
In partnership with Relax Gaming, Unibet seeks to “focus on the casual player.” Online gaming group Unibet has announced that it will be launching new standalone poker software in early 2014.
3. PartyPoker to Implement “More Transparent” Funds Confiscation Policy
Another player protest cancelled at Party. PartyPoker is “actively working on a more transparent policy” with regards to how it handles funds confiscation resulting from fraudulent activity, heading off another planned “sit out protest” from disgruntled players.
2. Partypoker and Borgata Plan to Make New Jersey’s Next Poker Millionaire
The biggest promotion to date aims to cement the partnership’s 50% New Jersey market share. The promotional battle for early New Jersey market share has moved up a gear as partypoker and the Borgata launch “New Jersey’s Next Poker Millionaire.” One player will receive a million dollars in cash and tournament entries on February 1—the day before Super Bowl XLVIII takes place in East Rutherford New Jersey.
1. New Financial Malware Targets Poker Players with “PokerGrabber” Module
Russian cybercrime forum posts advertising details of I2P malware which can hijack poker players’ machines. i2Ninja is a Russian malware product that is targeting the online poker industry. It uses the I2P shadow internet to allow peer to peer communication and access users’ privately stored information—the authors even promise help desk support.
