August 2011 News Archive

FTP begins to open the lines of communication. — Wed, Aug 31, 2011

FreeGoldPoker.com is the latest addition to the free-to-play subscription-based poker network. — Tue, Aug 30, 2011

Considering online poker legislation in the US will likely have a major impact on players globally and the industry as a whole, what aspects would you like to see implemented and why? International player pools, outlawing tracking software, revamping player tax regulations; what makes your list? — Tue, Aug 30, 2011

It’s that time once again for your full poker lowdown; the intravenous shot that is the Sunday Summary. Strap up and enjoy. — Mon, Aug 29, 2011

Despite recently awarding Merge Gaming with an operating license, Lock Poker “has no connection whatsoever” with the LGA. — Sun, Aug 28, 2011

The final part of pokerfuse’s in-depth look at the next generation of Hold’em Manager — Fri, Aug 26, 2011

Poker Pros Network plans to move to proprietary software by the end the year. — Fri, Aug 26, 2011

Rake caps remain unchanged after a successful player protest, but Party proceeds with a switch to “weighted contribution” rake calcs. — Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Party Poker’s plan to increase rake caps and switch to a new rake paid calculation postponed. — Thu, Aug 25, 2011

FTP’s exclusivity period with Euro investors ends; a search for an investor recommences. — Tue, Aug 23, 2011

Proponents of California intrastate online poker look ahead to next year. — Tue, Aug 23, 2011

With all the negative exposure in the mainstream media, including cheating scandals, indictments, and government seziures, what can poker players do to repair the image of online poker and portray the game in a more favorable light? — Mon, Aug 22, 2011

A rundown of all the poker news of the week. — Sun, Aug 21, 2011

Macedo’s ex-sponsor Lock intends to exercise its “legal rights in the most severe degree.” — Fri, Aug 19, 2011

Third part of pokerfuse’s in-depth look at the next generation of Hold’em Manager — Fri, Aug 19, 2011

Zayn Jetha and Donald Whelan file suit against FTP in New York on behalf of all account holders. — Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Whether involved directly or not, all players have the right to be infuriated by the recent scandal that engulfed the online poker community last week. — Wed, Aug 17, 2011

With distinctions in types of multi-accounting surfacing in recent news, pokerfuse asks: Do different types of multi-accounting offenses deserve different consequences? — Mon, Aug 15, 2011

Bringing you some much-needed structure to the crazy world that is online poker – pokerfuse’s Sunday Summary is here to wrap up all the stories of the week. — Mon, Aug 15, 2011

Small stakes HU NLHE bots indentified by members of the poker community. — Sun, Aug 14, 2011

Days after Macedo is dropped from the roster, Margets becomes Lock’s latest sponsored player. — Sun, Aug 14, 2011

Second part of pokerfuse’s in-depth look at the next generation of Hold’em Manager — Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Girah won Lock Poker’s BLUFF Challenge in April because I chip dumped $100k to him, admits Qureshi. — Thu, Aug 11, 2011

After a moratorium on new US players, some skins on the Merge network have once again begun accepting new accounts. — Wed, Aug 10, 2011

Euro network iPoker jumps above PartyGaming to claim the number two spot on PokerScout’s Worldwide Traffic Report — Tue, Aug 09, 2011

Lock Poker officially announces the end of Girah’s “pro” contract and CardRunners drops Qureshi as the “Portuguese Prodigy” scandal continues to unfold. — Mon, Aug 08, 2011

As a result of the latest online poker scandal, the topic of “ghosting” – watching another player play while seeing his hole cards – has been thrust to the forefront of debates. Under what circumstances, if any, do you think it is acceptable for players to engage in ghosting? — Mon, Aug 08, 2011

The week’s news in handy bite-sized form. — Mon, Aug 08, 2011

Lock Poker and PokerStrategy.com distance themselves from Macedo after he admits to cheating fellow high stakes players for over $30k. — Sun, Aug 07, 2011

As a result of their investigation, the AGCC requires FTP to ring-fence players funds. — Sat, Aug 06, 2011

The 13-year old internet casino operator enters the poker business with its first online room. — Fri, Aug 05, 2011

First part of an in-depth look at the next generation of Hold’em Manager — Wed, Aug 03, 2011

One of the largest poker communities online removes all affiliation with poker sites open to US customers. — Wed, Aug 03, 2011

A dramatic decrease in the amount of play required to earn the lower VIP levels will be a welcome promo for recreational and part-time players. — Tue, Aug 02, 2011

FTP’s secondary license upheld, but it is unlikely to bring the troubled poker room back online. — Tue, Aug 02, 2011

If a deal were struck between FTP and European investors for FTP’s software but did not include the reimbursement of players, would you play on the site that utilized the software? — Mon, Aug 01, 2011