January 2013 News Archive

Scientific Games Corporation (SGC) announced Thursday that it has agreed to acquire the Illinois-based slot manufacturer,... — Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Secret recording alleges online poker legislation was influenced by more than just lobbying. — Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Bookmaker calls UK’s POC plan an unjustifiable and “deeply flawed” policy proposal. — Thu, Jan 31, 2013

We sit down with Zokay’s founder to understand his plans and motivations for his new social game. — Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Zokay Entertainment announced Thursday the launch of Fantasy Poker Manager, a free-play fantasy game on the Facebook… — Thu, Jan 31, 2013

PokerStars assisting in the running of the event ahead of an official reopening of the Hippodrome’s poker deck “later in the year.” — Wed, Jan 30, 2013

PartyPoker and Full Tilt are neck and neck for second place, according to the latest seven-day average cash game player… — Wed, Jan 30, 2013

The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel has filed notice of mass layoffs at the casino, but called the move “simply a… — Tue, Jan 29, 2013

Non-US players are experiencing unexplained delays in processing of withdrawals. — Tue, Jan 29, 2013

The collapse of ZEN Entertainment into Chapter 11 bankruptcy will not be accompanied by the sound of even one hand clapping. — Tue, Jan 29, 2013

Antigua gets greenlight to establish website to sell copyrighted material as compensation for US’ “devastating” practices preventing its citizens from gambling online. — Mon, Jan 28, 2013

Powerful trade groups criticize the recent EU Action Plan for failing to address the problem of “illegal gambling providers.” — Mon, Jan 28, 2013

Study bill considered by Senate committee to gauge the interest in regulating internet poker. — Mon, Jan 28, 2013

Capped NLHE games, downswings and exploitative play are just some of the topics you will find this week in the Poker Training Video Directory. — Sun, Jan 27, 2013

Nevada’s move towards interstate player pools, the return of the NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship, and the possible ring-fencing of player funds in the UK top this week’s list of the most read poker news. — Sat, Jan 26, 2013

Seven players to receive bonus minimum-cash payments and an apology after promotion runs off course. — Fri, Jan 25, 2013

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has finally issued a ruling that breaks OPAP’s Greek Gaming Monopoly. — Fri, Jan 25, 2013

Two more interactive gaming licenses were issued by the Nevada Gaming Commissions on Thursday. — Thu, Jan 24, 2013

After a year’s hiatus, the NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship, an invitational tournament pitting together 64 of the… — Thu, Jan 24, 2013

A pitted legal battle over the introduction of sports betting in New Jersey was kicked up a notch this week with the… — Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Just as the German Federal Court raises concerns over the consistency of its gaming framework, the last remaining state votes narrowly to join the federal treaty. — Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Federal attorney decries CI’s “whack-a-mole” theories of legal standing. — Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Questions posed to Court of Justice for the European Union over Germany’s inconsistent “dual system” at the state and federal level. — Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Regulator finally greenlights fast-fold poker products for real money. — Thu, Jan 24, 2013

A Tuesday evening appearance by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on a local “Ask the Governor” radio… — Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Players currently on rakeback must spend their VIP points before the end of the month. — Wed, Jan 23, 2013

Bobby Moak reintroduces his online gambling bill, which failed in to pass Committee in 2012. — Wed, Jan 23, 2013

Italian gaming regulator AAMS released its report for online gaming activity for 2012. — Wed, Jan 23, 2013

Two more new shows, Bitcoins, Extreme Isolation and Fantasyland this week in poker podcasts. — Tue, Jan 22, 2013

PokerStars has inked a deal with Olympique Lyonnais, one of the most popular football clubs in France. — Tue, Jan 22, 2013

The world’s leading online betting exchange successfully debuts on iPoker on both the dot.com and dot.ES networks. — Tue, Jan 22, 2013

Marco “AgentMarco” Valerio is joining the Global Poker Index (GPI), it was announced on Monday. His role will be… — Mon, Jan 21, 2013

All together: Following recent high profile departures, Ongame confirms all poker tables are now available across all skins on the network. — Mon, Jan 21, 2013

The story of Bob Stuart as told in Wired Magazine has wider reaching implications to a poker insider. — Mon, Jan 21, 2013

Consultation with industry into “appropriate measures” for protecting player deposits may lead to changes to UKGC licensing. — Mon, Jan 21, 2013

NLHE analysis using Combonator, taking live poker notes and the theories behind 3-betting and 4-betting are just some of the topics covered this week in the Poker Training Video Directory. — Sun, Jan 20, 2013

The most read poker news stories of the week, including PartyPoker VIP changes, PokerStars in New Jersey and allegations of bribery in Utah. — Sun, Jan 20, 2013

States are moving forward with plans to legislate and operate internet poker, but Reid is still aiming for federal legislation. — Sat, Jan 19, 2013

A decision to allow multiple simultaneous players created an uneven playing field for some. — Fri, Jan 18, 2013

Government commits to December 2014 for adopting new legislation, but questions over gambling duty remain. — Fri, Jan 18, 2013

Convicted “Black Friday” online payment processor Ira Rubin continues to battle against the three-year… — Fri, Jan 18, 2013

New event will allow players to stockpile chips on multiple starting days before playing Day 2 of the event. — Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Time to act unified across games and stakes. — Thu, Jan 17, 2013

As cash game revenues decline, ARJEL president advocates amending the law to allow a shared player pool. — Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Rational Group, parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, announced Thursday the appointment of Rafi Ashkenazi… — Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Full House Pro, with voice overs by the ESPN announcers Lon McEachern and Norman Chad, is expected to launch this… — Thu, Jan 17, 2013

PKR Limited has announced the release of its new real-money poker application for the iPad, titled PKR Poker 3D. The… — Wed, Jan 16, 2013

The number of online poker operators shrunk from 23 to 16 during 2012, though revenues only down 5% thanks to end of year uptick. — Wed, Jan 16, 2013

The dawn of a new era: Rational Group, parent company of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, prepares to enter the US land-based casino market. — Wed, Jan 16, 2013

Team PokerStars pro wins $25k “high roller” tournament for $1.5m as PCA 2013 draws to a close. — Wed, Jan 16, 2013

US online poker legislation, the PPA and the decent of the “gringos” this week in poker podcasts. — Tue, Jan 15, 2013

Dutch regulators have invited interested operators to a consultation on Jan 28, where proposals for a new liberal regulatory system will be discussed. — Tue, Jan 15, 2013

New format at the Nottingham venue attracts 177 entrants. — Tue, Jan 15, 2013

Central figure in SunFirst Bank online-payment processing business alleges attempts to curtail connected FTC investigation. — Mon, Jan 14, 2013

Palladium Elite will be removed at the end of March, signalling an end of its 50%+ VIP tier. — Mon, Jan 14, 2013

Northern Ireland’s Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced that the Executive will introduce a new… — Mon, Jan 14, 2013

Donk betting, Badugi basics and rebuy tournament strategy are just some of the topics covered this week in the Poker Training Video Directory. — Sun, Jan 13, 2013

Full Tilt traffic, Gutshot Poker and Nevada preparing for interstate online poker topped the most views stories this week. — Sat, Jan 12, 2013

Latest claims from Cardroom International, which still target a portion of the US-PokerStars half-billion dollar settlement, shine light on the origins of Full Tilt Poker. — Fri, Jan 11, 2013

Players start Day 1 at home, not inside Wembley Stadium. — Fri, Jan 11, 2013

Schleswig-Holstein defies EU concerns and will hold a vote on joining the restrictive gaming treaty, despite having already issued dozens of State licenses. — Fri, Jan 11, 2013

The lack of federal online poker legislation in 2012 along with the progress of individual states has resulted in a shift of attention for the Poker Player Alliance. — Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Closure of community forum silences continuous string of non-payment complaints at the ex-iPoker skin. — Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Top skins no longer keep any of their players apart from the rest of “iPoker 2.” — Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Two companies received preliminary approval Wednesday for online gaming licenses in Nevada. — Wed, Jan 09, 2013

Gamblers found to be “incompetent” will have their assets subject to seizure. — Wed, Jan 09, 2013

Jake Cody, the youngest player to win poker’s Triple Crown, has been named the newest member of Team PokerStars… — Wed, Jan 09, 2013

With his first win in nine months, Scott Seiver took down the $100k Super High Roller at the 2013 PokerStars Caribbean… — Wed, Jan 09, 2013

New Additions, 2013 Predictions, Norman Chad, and Randy “Nanonoko” Lew highlight the podcasts in the directory. — Tue, Jan 08, 2013

“New Betfair Poker” will run alongside existing Ongame skin for six months, before transitioning exclusively to iPoker tables in July. — Tue, Jan 08, 2013

Traffic spike over the last two weeks has put distance between it and the resurgent PartyPoker. — Tue, Jan 08, 2013

June retirement to end 18-year run as head of industry lobbying group — Mon, Jan 07, 2013

Learn about preflop limping, hand reading and multi-tabling No Limit Hold’em from some of the best coaches in the poker training industry. — Sun, Jan 06, 2013

Changes to state law would eliminate the need for federal legislation or approval to offer interstate poker. — Sat, Jan 05, 2013

Alternate prison destination recommended to allow for “family visitation.” — Fri, Jan 04, 2013

As Revolution and Merge struggle with cashiers and closures, Bodog is quietly growing with its unorthodox strategy. — Fri, Jan 04, 2013

The 10th anniversary of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure kicks off Saturday with a monster event — the $100k… — Fri, Jan 04, 2013

Reaching Supernova in less than forty hours, Alex Wice is prepared to shatter records and accumulate 8 million VPPs in 2013. — Thu, Jan 03, 2013

New proposals expected later this year will aim to reduce problem gambling, and may bring increased scrutiny to unlicensed operators. — Thu, Jan 03, 2013

Protest letter to WTO follows Antigua’s announcement of plans to collect on 2007 annual $21m judgment. — Wed, Jan 02, 2013

Proposed legislation would regulate brick-and-mortar poker but does not address online poker — Tue, Jan 01, 2013