February 2013 News Archive

The concerns of online poker players can be valuable information to industry professionals and legislators. — Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Nevada’s Gaming Control Board has scheduled a public hearing next week for the interactive license application of… — Thu, Feb 28, 2013

PokerStars has announced that its first “Zoom” (fast-fold) poker tournaments will be held in March, as part… — Thu, Feb 28, 2013

A series of battleship-style heads up matches will decide the winners. — Thu, Feb 28, 2013

Set to be rolled out in early March, new VIP payment methods will reportedly include bank wires and increased withdrawal limits. — Wed, Feb 27, 2013

Progressive knockout tournaments and new Zoom tourney options also added in large client update rolling out this week. — Wed, Feb 27, 2013

The governor of New Jersey signed into law Tuesday afternoon the amended bill that makes online gambling legal in the… — Tue, Feb 26, 2013

This week we feature three shows that were recommended by users of the Podcast Directory. — Tue, Feb 26, 2013

State Representative is resigned to “wait until next year.” — Tue, Feb 26, 2013

Gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) has joined forces with World Series of Poker (WSOP) owners Caesars Entertainment to… — Tue, Feb 26, 2013

Affirmative vote expected Tuesday, followed by a signature from Christie. — Mon, Feb 25, 2013

Lou Correa presents a new bill aiming to regulate online poker in the state. — Mon, Feb 25, 2013

Two new proposals introduced that look to regulate online gaming in the state. — Mon, Feb 25, 2013

More than $25m in tournament prizes guaranteed each month. — Mon, Feb 25, 2013

SNG/MTT Special: This week we pick out some of the best tournament strategy videos in the directory. — Sun, Feb 24, 2013

Missed anything? Catch up with our weekly Saturday column, breaking down the top ten most read stories in the last seven days. — Sat, Feb 23, 2013

National operator Svenska Spel has suspended 14 accounts thought to have won at least $280k using illegal software. — Fri, Feb 22, 2013

The fast-tracked Bill AB114 removes previous restrictions requiring federal approval for interstate online poker compacts, but imposes a five-year “bad actor” lockout. — Thu, Feb 21, 2013

As online poker creeps back into the US, through legislation and reform, the players’ voice must be heard—tha… — Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Departing AGA head still hopeful of federal efforts to legalize online poker. — Thu, Feb 21, 2013

PokerStars announced Thursday that a new PokerStars-branded poker room will open in City of Dreams (CoD) casino in Macau. — Thu, Feb 21, 2013

No details yet on the PokerStars-powered online poker, which will run alongside the Microgaming casino. — Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Fantasy Poker Manager (FPM), the new free social game that marries fantasy sports with live poker tournaments, and… — Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Online poker room reportedly under investigation by French regulator for giving out free tournament tickets to family members. — Wed, Feb 20, 2013

$2.35m plus an unspecified amount to be forfeited, but Chris “Jesus” Ferguson admits to no wrongdoing. — Wed, Feb 20, 2013

An open and shut case: Ongame skin PokerRoom.com and its forum community Pokah closed today. — Tue, Feb 19, 2013

As the jackpot nears €800k, MPN looks to refresh the tired BBJ model with a “radical overhaul.” — Tue, Feb 19, 2013

Dr. Jerry Buss, the popular owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and a long-time participant in high-stakes… — Mon, Feb 18, 2013

Industry descends on Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, for the annual iGaming North America conference. — Mon, Feb 18, 2013

Swiss government looks to liberalize its online gambling laws; consultation will begin in second half of 2013. — Mon, Feb 18, 2013

UK casino Dusk Till Dawn announced late last week it was moving its online poker room to the iPoker network. — Mon, Feb 18, 2013

Promotion of its live poker room begins on PokerStars.ES, with satellites now running for the weekly tournaments. — Mon, Feb 18, 2013

Many onlookers reacted with a wry smile this week when World Series of Poker officials finally released their long-awaite… — Sun, Feb 17, 2013

Learn to play Open Face Chinese, how to play KK out of position when an Ace flops, and techniques to exploit weaker players by checking out the videos this week in the Poker Training Video Directory. — Sun, Feb 17, 2013

The hidden security risks of social media, the debut of PokerStars LIVE in Madrid, Lock Poker segregation and Nevada’s “Bad Actor” clause are the hot topics in poker news this week. — Sat, Feb 16, 2013

Name of the suspected cheater was not disclosed. — Sat, Feb 16, 2013

Paf will close in ten days, leaving a single operator on Ongame’s Spanish network. — Fri, Feb 15, 2013

Twitter reactions abound following publication of WSOP 2013 schedule. — Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The Global Poker Index announced on Thursday that it has removed two players from its rankings following collusion… — Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Bill AB 114 seeks to restrict which operators can apply for online poker licenses. — Thu, Feb 14, 2013

All games from $1/2 and higher on Lock Poker have been segregated from the rest of the network player pool. — Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Nevada Senate Bill 9, introduced to the Senate Committee on Judiciary on Tuesday by Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G…. — Wed, Feb 13, 2013

State will want to branch out with interstate and international compacts, says Delaware lottery director. — Wed, Feb 13, 2013

The Refurbished 200-seat poker room in Casino Gran Madrid opens for business. — Wed, Feb 13, 2013

Six and a half years since Ongame withdrew from the US market following the passage of UIGEA, it makes its return: as free-to-play AcePLAY Poker. — Tue, Feb 12, 2013

Proponents of the legislation aim to reduce the penalty for playing online poker from a felony to a $50 civil infraction. — Tue, Feb 12, 2013

Lee Jones, celebrated poker author and long-time PokerStars spokesperson, is moving into a new role as Head of Poker… — Tue, Feb 12, 2013

13 places were awarded through Partouche Poker, but satellites on Lock and Poker770 are delayed a week after low player interest. — Mon, Feb 11, 2013

Amaya Gaming Group, owner of the Ongame online poker network, announced Monday an agreement with Bally Technologies to… — Mon, Feb 11, 2013

In total, players from nine countries expected to be migrated onto the new Maltese-licensed platform. — Mon, Feb 11, 2013

Security expert Gus Fritschie shows how geo-tagging tweets and photos could expose poker players to unexpected security threats. — Mon, Feb 11, 2013

Play money during a limited preview release, with real money support and more devices expected soon. — Mon, Feb 11, 2013

The debut video release by Cole South for IveyPoker/LeggoPoker, push/shove decisions and playing poker as a career are just some of the topics covered this week in the Poker Training Video Directory. — Sun, Feb 10, 2013

Progress for online gambling in New Jersey, IveyPoker buys LeggoPoker and PokerStars beta release for a social poker product on Facebook top this week’s list of the most read poker news. — Sat, Feb 09, 2013

Markets gets giddy following Thursday’s decision, with both US land-based gaming and European online operators seeing significant increases in stock price. — Fri, Feb 08, 2013

Podcast organizer denies the accusation that he stole more than $2500 in charitable donations from listeners. — Fri, Feb 08, 2013

The Mississippi Legislature has reported that State Democratic Rep Bobby Moak’s bill to introduce online gambling has… — Fri, Feb 08, 2013

PokerStars has welcomed Governor Christie’s statements Thursday regarding conditions for the passage of an online… — Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Early adopters face thorough testing to assure the successful launch of internet poker. — Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Changes proposed by Governor Chris Christie are expected to be approved by state legislators. — Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Aaron Jones, along with other Leggo coaches and Ivey pros, will form the foundation of the new training site, part of a network of websites under the Ivey Poker brand. — Thu, Feb 07, 2013

The disproportionate number of reports from players that have not been paid casts doubt over the accuracy of Maltese regulator’s claims. — Thu, Feb 07, 2013

Senator Lesniak calls on Governor Christie to save Atlantic City. — Wed, Feb 06, 2013

Players from Sweden, Finland and other EU countries should benefit from tax-free winnings following the launch of FTP under Malta license. — Wed, Feb 06, 2013

La Dirección General del Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), regulator of online gambling in Spain, has produced its proposed… — Wed, Feb 06, 2013

PokerStars unveiled the limited beta launch of PokerStars.net for Facebook, an extension of its free-play dot.net site… — Tue, Feb 05, 2013

Dubbed PokerStars LIVE, the refurbished poker lounge at the Hippodrome will host the UKIPT in April as well as offer cash games around the clock. — Tue, Feb 05, 2013

Jean-Paul Pasqualini and Cedric Rossi are accused of using hand signals to collude at final-table. — Tue, Feb 05, 2013

The state of Delaware begins building its online gaming system. — Tue, Feb 05, 2013

French regulator identifies a decline in the number of online poker players, but numbers indicate that the market is stabilizing. — Mon, Feb 04, 2013

Latest court filing describes “extensive settlement conversations” between “Jesus” and DOJ — Mon, Feb 04, 2013

Everleaf’s regulator declares the waiting is over and most players have been paid. — Mon, Feb 04, 2013

A review of Casey Jarzabek’s historic January, discussion about the Merge Network VIP program and river play including blocking bets and over bet bluffs are just some of the topics covered this week in the Poker Training Video Directory. — Sun, Feb 03, 2013

Bribery allegations surrounding online poker legislation, slow-paying non-US players, and Chapter 11 for ZEN Entertainment top this week’s list of the most read poker news. — Sat, Feb 02, 2013

A computer botnet that operated throughout 2012 collected the login credentials and payment details of over 16,000… — Fri, Feb 01, 2013

A state-operated organization would partner with a service provider in exchange for an unspecified portion of the profits. — Fri, Feb 01, 2013