- PokerStars Surveys Old Player Base from New Jersey.
- iPoker Adds “Heads Up Hogging Prevention”.
- Poker Player Drafts His Own Online Poker Legislation.
We wrap up the week with a rundown of the most read news articles and features from the past seven days on pokerfuse. Never miss a story with our special feature every Saturday.
10. Top Stories This Week: A Winning Update, Full Tilt’s Expansion, and PokerStars Buttoning Up
Looks like a new format “top stories” article is already proving popular. Last week’s top 10 makes this week’s most-read list
9. Skrill Runs 1.5% Cashback Promotion
Starting tomorrow, Skrill is offering 1.5% cashback on all transfers. The promotion runs until August 18.
8. Negreanu Tackles WSOP, POY and the TDA In Latest Online Rant
In case you’ve yet to catch it, popular professional poker pro, Daniel Negreanu, once again, takes to his YouTube Channel to “Rant” about all the current events in his life including how he fared in the 2013 World Series of Poker, the importance of chasing WSOP Player of the Year, where he stands on various POY lists and why he loves the Global Poker Index.
7. Ultimate Poker Field Trial Ends, Version 2 Coming “In Days”
UP can move ahead with new software update, though no launch date has been set. Ultimate Poker was formally approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission to successfully end its field trial, paving the way for version 2 of its online poker client.
6. Global Poker Index Acquires The Hendon Mob
GPI parent company Zokay Entertainment announces purchase of the tournament results database and community. Global Poker Index parent company Zokay Entertainment announced Tuesday the purchase of The Hendon Mob (THM), a poker portal which boasts the world’s most comprehensive database of live tournament results, for an undisclosed amount.
5. 2UP Gaming Seeks to Acquire AC Casino, Launch Online Gaming in New Jersey
UK group raises $330 million to buy casino in a bid to compete in NJ’s soon-to-launch RMG market. UK-based 2UP Gaming plc has announced that it has received a commitment from an Asian investment group to invest $330 million in order to acquire a hotel casino property in Atlantic City.
4. Ultimate Poker VIP Program to use “Winner Takes All” for Rake Attribution
Regulated Nevada online poker site Ultimate Poker is to use the “Winner Takes All” (WTA) system of rake attribution when it rolls outs its VIP rewards system.
3. Ultimate Poker Readies New Software, VIP Program
Nevada online poker room scheduled for final approval on Thursday. Ultimate Poker (UP) is expected to receive approval to roll out a new version of its online poker software on Thursday.
2. Poker Player Drafts His Own Online Poker Legislation
“Internet Wagering Citizens Protection Act” that would legalize online poker can serve as a guideline for lawmakers. In an attempt to reduce the friction in the legislative process, avid poker enthusiast Martin Shapiro, better known by his forum screen name PokerXanadu, has authored a document the he hopes is both friendly to players and can garner enough support from special interest groups to be passed into law.
1. PokerStars Surveys Old Player Base from New Jersey
Full Tilt is being considered as the brand to enter New Jersey. PokerStars has sent an email to New Jersey residents asking about their gaming habits, opinions on its brands, and feelings towards online poker once regulated online sites go live in the state.
