May 2014 News Archive

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, May 31, 2014

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, May 31, 2014

Poker rooms suffer seasonal decline, but total revenues hit new high thanks to growing popularity of casino games. — Fri, May 30, 2014

The iOS upgrade is promised by the end of Spring. — Fri, May 30, 2014

New account registrations for NJ residents will not be able to access online poker, but sportsbook and casino remain open to all. — Fri, May 30, 2014

A new draft bill titled “Internet Gambling Prohibition and Control Act of 2014” is circulating on Capitol Hill,... — Thu, May 29, 2014

DraftKings has become the official fantasy sports sponsor of this year’s WSOP and is offering Main Event package satellites. — Thu, May 29, 2014

888 is moving its focus from poker to online slots in response to market weakness. — Thu, May 29, 2014

The modern look, revamped tournament schedule, introduction of missions and achievements and availability of Fast Forward now comes to partypoker’s French customers. — Thu, May 29, 2014

Over $2 Million to be awarded during “Stacked Summer” promotion. — Wed, May 28, 2014

The Garden City Group has announced that an additional 3,500 payments totaling $15 million will be distributed to… — Wed, May 28, 2014

Ultimate Poker boss presents valid points, but fails to address Ulltimate’s market share decline. — Wed, May 28, 2014

EPN flagship site Full Flush Poker will increase its European presence with Integer Poker acquisition. — Wed, May 28, 2014

Tzvetkoff’s lawyer has asked for his sentence to be the four months time already served when he was first arrested. — Wed, May 28, 2014

The 2014 World Series of Poker kicked off on Tuesday from the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. — Wed, May 28, 2014

Same events and buy-ins and, surprisingly, the same guarantees for both the Nevada and New Jersey tournament series. — Tue, May 27, 2014

Amaya Gaming share price hits year high prompting unlikely PokerStars acquisition rumors. — Tue, May 27, 2014

Poker Pro turned entrepreneur becomes an MEP representing Lithuania. — Tue, May 27, 2014

It was a fairly non eventful week for online poker’s nosebleed cash games that are so often recognized for huge profits… — Tue, May 27, 2014

Over $200 million in prize money anticipated for signature events. — Mon, May 26, 2014

Fast-fold only web app optimized for iOS and Android devices. — Mon, May 26, 2014

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. — Sun, May 25, 2014

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Sun, May 25, 2014

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, May 24, 2014

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, May 24, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, May 23, 2014

Anti-money laundering regulations are behind the requirement according to WSOP’s Seth Palansky. — Fri, May 23, 2014

Hurdles remain but tribal support for legislation provides momentum. — Fri, May 23, 2014

EPN’s flagship online poker room cites “fair play” principles. — Fri, May 23, 2014

Campaign will span Rio, Bellagio, Aria, Golden Nugget, Venetian and Wynn properties. — Fri, May 23, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, May 22, 2014

Another source of print news for the poker world finds the financial pressures too tough to continue. — Thu, May 22, 2014

PokerTracker reps to be on hand at EPT Season 11 events. — Thu, May 22, 2014

Sheldon Adelson’s opposition to online gambling has split the AGA. — Thu, May 22, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, May 21, 2014

The 2013 $5,300 buy in Main Event drew in over $12m of prize money using a multi-day re-entry format. — Wed, May 21, 2014

A first step in consistent regulation falls short of offering specific direction on key issues. — Wed, May 21, 2014

Six affiliate and rakeback websites have been threatened with fines. — Wed, May 21, 2014

The most consistently successful promotion in poker returns for a 300 million hand stretch, with $700k to be given away. — Wed, May 21, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, May 21, 2014

Comprehensive study in Norway provides valuable data on online gambling, social and video game addiction, and attitudes to gambling advertising. — Tue, May 20, 2014

Third-party slots from Leander Games integrated into poker software. — Tue, May 20, 2014

Education and innovation are key, UP boss says. — Tue, May 20, 2014

Players in Mexico and Canada have had their accounts closed and balances returned. — Tue, May 20, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, May 19, 2014

Viktor “Isildur1” Blom has another losing week. — Mon, May 19, 2014

All the week’s major news from the worldwide live poker tournament circuit. — Mon, May 19, 2014

Breitling says regulations create complications that cut into market. — Mon, May 19, 2014

$80 million paid out in PokerStars spring tournament series, as many events attract enough to more than double prize pools. — Mon, May 19, 2014

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. — Sun, May 18, 2014

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Sun, May 18, 2014

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, May 17, 2014

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, May 17, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, May 16, 2014

Players in New Jersey have the opportunity to play some exciting online poker tournaments this weekend—a chance… — Fri, May 16, 2014

The sale of data mined hands is pulled just days after they were offered. — Fri, May 16, 2014

The updated FAQ guides players and operators through the main points of new gambling laws and regulations. — Fri, May 16, 2014

An episodic advertising campaign chooses one character to highlight a safe gambling message. — Fri, May 16, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, May 16, 2014

Gaming company stocks have soared with the market but internet gambling companies have grown faster. — Thu, May 15, 2014

The latest claim against the Borgata makes more allegations about the Chipgate affair. — Thu, May 15, 2014

A book about the rise and fall of Black Friday informant Daniel Tzvetkoff may make it to the silver screen. — Thu, May 15, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, May 14, 2014

Warmer temperatures cool off state-wide online poker action. — Wed, May 14, 2014

Network bows to licensed, state-wide regulated US market operators. — Wed, May 14, 2014

Success of skill-based segregation policies trends toward transparency. — Wed, May 14, 2014

WSOP parlays regulation into live/online poker combo. — Wed, May 14, 2014

One of the best strikers in the game signs with 888poker as Brand Ambassador. — Wed, May 14, 2014

Police report a New Jersey woman fabricated an identity theft claim to avoid $10,000 in online gambling losses. — Wed, May 14, 2014

Affected players’ votes not counted. — Wed, May 14, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Tue, May 13, 2014

Another improvement that will please regular players and help to boost player liquidity. — Tue, May 13, 2014

Plenty of innovation to attract the recreational player in this month’s series, though main event guarantee drops again. — Tue, May 13, 2014

As the Russian government steps up the heat on online poker, operators and players choose their paths. — Tue, May 13, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, May 12, 2014

Ivey, Galfond and KPR16 each drop over half a million. — Mon, May 12, 2014

All the week’s major news from the worldwide live poker tournament circuit. — Mon, May 12, 2014

USPTO decision could lock out fast-fold online poker competition in US market. — Mon, May 12, 2014

The two player pay-out structure for the $500 High Roller was not a mistake and will not be revisited. — Mon, May 12, 2014

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. — Sun, May 11, 2014

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Sun, May 11, 2014

New Jersey’s online poker crowd can gear themselves up for another weekend of high stakes tournament poker. — Sat, May 10, 2014

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, May 10, 2014

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, May 10, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, May 09, 2014

Laliberté tells Le Journal de Montréal, “I got ripped off.” — Fri, May 09, 2014

Increased communication, reimbursement of funds and information sharing between operators highlight proposed changes. — Fri, May 09, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, May 08, 2014

Players must prove their identity if they win €2,500 or more. — Thu, May 08, 2014

New laws could be presented to parliament before the end of the year. — Thu, May 08, 2014

$68m in extra tax revenues in year one plus a boost to casino revenues from new customers of up to $92m are predicted from regulated online gaming. — Thu, May 08, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, May 07, 2014

The chances of players recovering money after Purple Lounge collapsed could be determined soon. — Wed, May 07, 2014

New legislation will be put on hold until at least August 8, while the EU Commission rules on compliance with EU treaties. — Wed, May 07, 2014

New York lawmakers in both legislative houses now have online poker bills to consider. — Wed, May 07, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Wed, May 07, 2014

Gambling winnings will be tax free, and small poker tournaments may be held outside casinos. — Tue, May 06, 2014

Third online poker room heralds soft launch. — Tue, May 06, 2014

Technical problems plague scheduled 2-day event at Finland’s regulated online poker room. — Tue, May 06, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Mon, May 05, 2014

All the week’s major news from the worldwide live poker tournament circuit. — Mon, May 05, 2014

Carlooo13 loses almost $700,000. — Mon, May 05, 2014

Sunday May 4 saw the first events of the new play money tournament series from PokerStars. — Mon, May 05, 2014

Special tables for single-tablers to be introduced on May 6. — Mon, May 05, 2014

Wait lists, auto-reload and top up bring the Nevada software another step forward in development. — Mon, May 05, 2014

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. — Sun, May 04, 2014

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. — Sun, May 04, 2014

New Jersey online poker surrounded the NJCOP last week with $600,000 in guaranteed cash given in the Borgata and… — Sat, May 03, 2014

Most read stories on pokerfuse in the last seven days. — Sat, May 03, 2014

Our weekly round-up of the special features, columns and news published exclusively on pokerfuse PRO. — Sat, May 03, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Fri, May 02, 2014

Segregate, report and inform are the key elements of the UKGC’s player fund protection policy which rejects compulsory insolvency protection measures. — Fri, May 02, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. — Thu, May 01, 2014

Lawmakers begin to get up to speed as they consider regulating online gambling in the Keystone State. — Thu, May 01, 2014

Playtech’s Belgian pull out will not affect Ladbrokes’ new compliant iPoker site. — Thu, May 01, 2014

Only a handful of players have been affected, but the network is unrepentant. — Thu, May 01, 2014

LatAm-focused poker room finds a new home. — Thu, May 01, 2014