- Lock Poker Moving Off Revolution, Launching Independent Poker Platform.
- Revolution Redirects Lock Players to New Skin; Lock Fires Back with Termination Details.
- The Hendon Mob Signs New Partnership Deal with Full Tilt.
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10. Siena Casino Receives Nevada iGaming License, Plans “HD Poker” Launch in 2014
Z4’s HD Poker slated for Q1 2014 launch with play-money. Reno hotel and casino Siena announced Monday that it plans to offer a real-money poker product in Nevada, which could launch in the first half of 2014.
9. Delaware Online Gaming Trial Run Starts Today, Full Rollout Planned for November 8
Play-money customers will be contacted today to test out online casino and poker games for real money. The Delaware Lottery will perform a test launch of its online gaming program today prior to opening it up to all those located within the state wanting to partake.
8. Rational Group Fast-Fold Poker Patent Rejected
The Rush Poker patent application inherited from Full Tilt has failed to impress the US Patent Office. Editor’s note: This article is an abridged version of an article previously published on pokerfuse PRO.
7. PokerStrategy Coordinates with iPoker Security Team to Combat Bots
Cooperation arises following the purchase of PokerStrategy by Playtech. PokerStrategy has explained that it will work with the iPoker security team in helping to identify poker bots. iPoker owner Playtech bought PokerStrategy for $50m in July this year.
6. Isildur1 Takes $1.2m From WCGRider—Now Up Over $5m in Four Weeks
A multi-table, multi-session battle against WCGRider sees Isildur1 at the top of the cash game rankings. A seven hour heads up marathon between Viktor “Isildur1” Blom and Douglas “WCGRider” Polk saw Blom win $1.2m. He is now the year’s top cash game winner, having recovered from being down over $2m
5. PartyPoker Promises to Reveal “Skill Segregation” Policy Details Ahead of Organized Sit-Out
Over six months after controversial “protected tables” were implemented, PartyPoker promises to reveal exactly how and why the system works—a day before a planned mass sit-out protest. PartyPoker has committed to discussing publicly what it calls “Protected Tables,” including details on how it works, why it was implemented, and what action will be taken to curb apparent abuse of the system.
4. Delaware Online Gaming Launch to Include Poker: “Anxious” to Share Liquidity Across Borders
Delaware Lottery director confirms peer-to-peer online poker will be a part of the launch this week. Delaware Lottery officials have confirmed that the state’s online gaming program scheduled to launch later this week, will include online poker.
3. The Hendon Mob Signs New Partnership Deal with Full Tilt
New partnership means exclusive tournaments and leagues for Hendon Mob players. Editor’s Note: Use of the name “The Hendon Mob” in this article refers to TheHendonMob.com and not to the founding members Joe, Barny, Ross and Ram.
2. Revolution Redirects Lock Players to New Skin; Lock Fires Back with Termination Details
Following Lock’s migration to its new network earlier today, Revolution has reportedly begun referring players to a new “Pure Poker” skin. Confusion surrounded the migration of Lock Poker players to the new platform today as players with the old Lock Poker client were redirected to a new skin, Pure Poker, which promised to redeem Lock Poker funds if a player remained on the network.
1. Lock Poker Moving Off Revolution, Launching Independent Poker Platform
Citing “numerous and ongoing breaches of contract,” Lock launches a “new beginning” with its own all-new poker platform. US-facing Lock Poker is today transitioning off the Revolution Gaming Network onto its own software platform. Lock is now completely independent from all other poker rooms.
