December 2013 News Archive

Just weeks after it was told its online gaming application in New Jersey had been suspended, PokerStars’ parent company… — Tue, Dec 31, 2013

2013 APT-RWM Iron Man Poker Challenge winner and poker author Damon Shulenberger provides an inside look at his record-breaking road to victory in part one of this two part feature. — Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Thu, Dec 26, 2013

The $23.4m bid by Tropicana and Caesars has been accepted. — Tue, Dec 24, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, Dec 24, 2013

Half of the $20 buy in will go to Hometown Heroes and partypoker will match the total amount raised. — Mon, Dec 23, 2013

iOS and Android native apps debut with cash tables and Speed Poker. Tournaments coming in April 2014. — Mon, Dec 23, 2013

Caesars get the hotel and casino, the Tropicana will take the machines, and the Club will close on January 13. — Mon, Dec 23, 2013

Players can redeem money in their accounts until March 2014. — Mon, Dec 23, 2013

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, Dec 21, 2013

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, Dec 21, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Sat, Dec 21, 2013

Top three networks in New Jersey’s nascent regulated online poker market see positive December growth. — Fri, Dec 20, 2013

The article has been updated to include comments from site representative Bryan Micon. — Fri, Dec 20, 2013

The Big One for ONE DROP $1m buy in event will run again at the 45th WSOP. — Fri, Dec 20, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Dec 19, 2013

The survey produced the opposite result to that sponsored by online poker opponent Sheldon Adelson. — Thu, Dec 19, 2013

A proposed amendment to share liquidity with other regulated EU markets was rejected, against ARJEL’s advice. — Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Aggregate results from new “challenge” feature shows the GTO bot is crushing all competitors. — Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Since rejecting the Rational Group’s attempted purchase, the fortunes of the Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in New Jersey… — Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Dec 19, 2013

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. — Wed, Dec 18, 2013

Uncertainty now surrounds ARJEL’s support for lower taxes and shared liquidity. — Wed, Dec 18, 2013

Thirteen APPT events will be headlined by the Aussie Millions and continue through to November. — Wed, Dec 18, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, Dec 17, 2013

Attorney General John Suthers says a constitutional amendment is required before online gaming can be legalized. — Tue, Dec 17, 2013

Pokerfuse PRO’s exclusive industry-focused summary of online poker discussions in the last week. Troll free, guaranteed. — Tue, Dec 17, 2013

Gus Hansen and Viktor Blom remain as sponsored pros. — Tue, Dec 17, 2013

A total of 33 hours of WPT Season XI will air over the holidays. — Tue, Dec 17, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, Dec 17, 2013

This premiere edition of our new weekly series takes you around the world of tournament poker. — Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Matt Damon and Edward Norton to star in Rounders 2, to be set in Paris and Las Vegas. — Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Fast-fold only trial to commence January 1 in a bid to reduce “seating and angle-shooting meta-games” at high stakes. — Mon, Dec 16, 2013

For now the focus is casino only with online poker expected in January 2014. — Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Equipment and $5k in cash was seized, but no poker related charges have yet been brought. — Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Less than 300 players remain in day 2 to fight over the €4,800,000 prize pool. — Sat, Dec 14, 2013

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, Dec 14, 2013

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, Dec 14, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Sat, Dec 14, 2013

“Bust a Pro” promotion offers players who can qualify, a chance to beat Gus or Viktor and win up to $50k. — Fri, Dec 13, 2013

Las Vegas Sands withdraws proposal to construct mega-hotel and casino resort in Spain. — Fri, Dec 13, 2013

Iovation founder Greg Pierson was directly implicated in the UltimateBet cheating scandal. — Fri, Dec 13, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Tony G’s “Xmas present” to poker players is a site that only offers Open Face Chinese Poker. — Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Challenge the game-theory bot directly in heads up or ring games. — Thu, Dec 12, 2013

The following article was originally published June 28, 2013 under the title “If You Share Adelson’s Fears, You… — Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Joseph Cuschieri believes players’ trust is key to the successful regulation of online gaming. — Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, Dec 11, 2013

Rafa Nadal will be the subject of a documentary to be released in 2014, with special footage shot at a charity event tomorrow at EPT Prague. — Wed, Dec 11, 2013

“Unresolved federal indictment” against PokerStars founder Scheinberg cited as primary reason for 2-year application suspension. — Wed, Dec 11, 2013

IT security experts confirm that a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) was installed on laptops left in hotel rooms at the EPT Barcelona. — Wed, Dec 11, 2013

USD and Bitcoin deposits are live, but for now all withdrawals are Bitcoin only. — Wed, Dec 11, 2013

House Reps too sharp for corporate double talk. — Tue, Dec 10, 2013

South Korean StarCraft legend “BoxeR” turns professional poker player. — Tue, Dec 10, 2013

January 2, 2014 withdrawal date set, according to as-yet unconfirmed player report. — Tue, Dec 10, 2013

iPoker skin changes decision to withdraw from the Canadian market. — Tue, Dec 10, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, Dec 09, 2013

Network owner plans to stick to nationally regulated markets, pokerfuse understands. — Mon, Dec 09, 2013

Strong voices in favor and in opposition to online gambling should be balanced by some less partial testimony at the December 10 Hearing. — Mon, Dec 09, 2013

Over a thousand register for the Eureka! Main Event. — Mon, Dec 09, 2013

The million Kroner challenge match between Norwegian politician Erlan Wiborg and PLO pro Ola “Odd Oddsen” Amundsrud has… — Mon, Dec 09, 2013

The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory for the week starting December 09, 2013. — Mon, Dec 09, 2013

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, Dec 07, 2013

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, Dec 07, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, Dec 06, 2013

New ProPokerHUD launching new premium HUDs that can replace the normal numbers of player data with graphical displays. — Fri, Dec 06, 2013

Senate support for a study into the viability of gaming in Pennsylvania bodes well for legalized online gaming. — Fri, Dec 06, 2013

British Columbia researchers used a rat casino to promote and then treat problem gambling behavior. — Fri, Dec 06, 2013

The biggest promotion to date aims to cement the partnership’s 50% New Jersey market share. — Thu, Dec 05, 2013

With high failure rates for credit cards, ewallets and direct bank transfers provide the best means for online poker transactions. — Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Progress Party politician Erlend Wiborg will play 120 hours of heads up poker against Norwegian pro Ola Amundsrud. — Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, Dec 05, 2013

HR2666 will form part of the agenda at a House of Representatives hearing on December 10. — Wed, Dec 04, 2013

Norwegian language advertising videos from unlicensed operators prompted complaints from Norway’s regulator. — Wed, Dec 04, 2013

The Pennsylvania Senate Committee for Community, Economic and Recreational Development voted 14-0 on Tuesday to advance… — Wed, Dec 04, 2013

Finally, a corporate deal that should be as good for players as it is for the companies involved. — Wed, Dec 04, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, Dec 03, 2013

In partnership with Relax Gaming, Unibet seeks to “focus on the casual player.” — Tue, Dec 03, 2013

Cash games and tournaments are available on first-ever Windows Phone app. — Tue, Dec 03, 2013

An early release of an iOS app on iTunes promises first mover advantage in a critical market segment. — Tue, Dec 03, 2013

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, Dec 02, 2013

Classic poker shows form the staple content of Full Tilt’s sponsored YouTube channel. — Mon, Dec 02, 2013

Russian cybercrime forum posts advertising details of I2P malware which can hijack poker players’ machines. — Mon, Dec 02, 2013

Another player protest cancelled at Party. — Mon, Dec 02, 2013

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. — Sun, Dec 01, 2013