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PokerStars and Full Tilt Withdraw from Gray Markets: Malaysia, Turkey and More Affected

Full Tilt also understood to have made market withdrawals. Canada remains. —


GPI Deal With CineSport to “Bring Poker to the People”

Poker content will be distributed to mainstream media across the US. —


Spin & Go Goes Live on PokerStars.com with 4% Rake

Lottery-style sit and gos come to dot-com following successful rollout in regional markets. —


Ultimate Poker Commits to Improving Nevada Online Poker

Ultimate Poker Chairman tells pokerfuse the company is still committed to online poker despite New Jersey closure. —


Inside PRO: Segmenting Markets by Jurisdiction

The Poker Industry PRO Directory is a valuable research tool for analyzing markets under a specific regulator. —


High Stakes Online Poker Returns to Partypoker--as a "Casual" Cash Game

Casual Cash Games are being extended across all table types and stake levels up to $0.5/$1, plus an exclusive return of $10/20. —


Poker Training Videos This Week: Bankroll Building, Defending vs 4 Bets and Valuebetting

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New Jersey Fallout: Ultimate Poker's Future in Question

Parting of ways with key personnel could be a sign of things to come. —


PokerStars: "A Very Small Number" of Affiliate Agreements Terminated

PokerStars issued a statement Friday seeking to calm concerns that it had changed its approach to affiliate marketing… —


UK Online Poker Rooms Postponed as Industry Awaits Court Ruling

PokerStars and Full Tilt delay migration to new UK platforms as legal challenge delays new Gambling Act. —


UK Gambling Act Postponed Until November

A one month delay has been implemented for the UK licensing act as the High Court considers Gibraltar legal challenge. —


UK Online Poker: Full Tilt, Unibet Won't Cut Rewards, Carbon Withdraws

Two major operators have indicated VIP programs will stay the same when the new UK licensing regime comes into effect next week. —


Breakout Gaming is Making Big Promises in Online Poker

The new company looks to “shake up the gaming community” with its own cryptocurrency. —


Rafa Nadal v Ronaldo Poker Duel Round Two

The two PokerStars Ambassadors will play heads up on November 6. —


Ladbrokes Leaves Canada Online Gambling Market

October 1 departure date suggests new UK licensing requirements are responsible for exiting the “gray” online poker market in Canada. —


Players Petition UK Gambling Commission to Change Auto Top-Up Rule

The technical standard fails to achieve its aim, players argue. —


Garden State Super Series Finishes on a High

Final day runs without a hitch, $50,000 added to the prize pool ensured a big turnout. —


Bankrupt Casino Forces Ultimate Poker To Close In New Jersey

The company that was first to open an online poker room in the newly regulated US market also becomes the industry’s first casualty. —


Poker Training Videos This Week

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Greg Merson at WSOP.com: Not Your Normal Sponsorship Deal

WSOP.com looks to former world champions to promote its brand and play online poker. —


Software Enhancements and Special Promotions Highlight WSOP.com's First Anniversary

Players can enjoy improved geolocation technology and 50% off tournament ticket fees as part of the celebration. —


PokerStars Finally Reveals Plans for UK Regulation

Same player pool, same games—but “slightly reduced” VIP program from next year for all UK players. —


Online Poker Legislation Nears as Norway Begins Impact Assessment

An impact study into gambling liberalization has been ordered by the parliamentary Culture Committee. —


PokerStars Hints at New Jersey Tournament Schedule, VIP Plans for Launch

Draft schedule includes a match of the biggest weekly tournament in the New Jersey market. —


Nitrogen Sports To Launch New Bitcoin Online Poker Room

Game play to take place on an HTML 5 client developed by Cubeia. —


High Stakes Online Cash Game Report: thecortster Scores Over $1 Million in a Week

Phil Ivey’s online losses exceed $2 million for the year. —


Garden State Super Series Main Event Cancelled Due “Technical Difficulties”

New Jersey’s most ambitious online poker tournament series to date suffers server issues. —


Gus Hansen a No Show at HU Showdown

PokerStars pro Jake Cody steps in to play the heads up spectacle with Viktor “Isildur” Blom on Full Tilt Poker. —


Full Tilt Launches Live Dealer Online Casino

Blackjack and Roulette available in Full Tilt-branded live casino based in Latvia. —


Russian Online Poker Could Fall Victim to Geopolitics

Poker operators hoping to benefit from new Russian legislation may be thwarted by the tensions created by the Ukraine conflict. —



Poker Training Videos This Week: Playing In Position, Exploiting Recreational Players and Playing with Antes

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Weekend Poker Entertainment: The GSSS, Poker Hall of Fame Finalists, New Jersey Sports Betting and More

Everything a poker fan would want for this mid-September weekend. —


Lesniak Teases: PokerStars with International Player Pools, World Cup of Poker Return

New Jersey state senator fuels speculation that the Garden State will share online poker liquidity with other countries. —


PokerStars in New Jersey in "Weeks, Not Months"

New Jersey state Sen. sparks Internet poker flames on social media. —


Lottery Sit and Gos--Short-Lived Gimmick or True Online Poker Tournament Innovation?

Just as fast-fold poker revolutionized cash games, lottery sit and gos could do the same with online poker tournaments. But the rake needs to be right. —


Poker Urgently Needs a European Poker Players Alliance

Poker’s needs are being overlooked in the rush towards national regulation, to the detriment of players and the industry. —


Phil Laak, Antonio Esfandiari Poker Documantary "Underground Poker" Airs Tonight

The return of online poker to the US brings with it a renewed interest in poker programming. —


The Closure of Atlantic City Casinos Puts Question to Online Gaming Operators

With pair of Trump casinos set to close, Betfair and Ultimate need to find new partners. —


PokerStars Registers Trademarks in Advance of Return to US Online Poker Market

PCA, Zoom Poker and “We are Poker” among new trademarks registered by Rational Group. —


PokerStars Invites New Jersey Players Out for Lunch on the Boardwalk

Ex-PokerStars players invited to “open house” meet with PokerStars execs at Resorts Casino, Atlantic City. —



California Is Set To Cripple Its Online Poker Market Before It Has Even Begun

Preventing the sharing of player pools with other states and countries means capping growth for online poker. —


Strong Start for the Garden State Super Series

First four events of New Jersey’s big online poker tournament series hit their guarantees. —


This Week in Poker Podcasts: Nov9er Billy Pappas, Choice Center Discussion and Poker Home Game Tips

The latest from the Pokerfuse Poker Podcast Directory. —


Poker Training Videos This Week: When to Slowplay, How To Beat Low and Midstake Turbo MTTs and 3-Betting

Improve your poker game with our top picks from the pokerfuse poker video directory. —


New Jersey: Looking for Poker Entertainment This Weekend?

What to do over the weekend for New Jersey poker players. —


GSSS: Everything You Need to Know About New Jersey's Biggest Ever Online Poker Tournament Series

The Garden State Super Series: Two weeks, sixty tournaments, one million dollars in prize money. Borgata and partypoker to host the most ambitious tournament series ever in the regulated US market. —


Michigan Charities Sue to Ease Restrictions on Charity Poker Games

Charity run poker tournaments are a threat to public safety according to Michigan Gaming Control Board Director. —


Daily Poker News Review: Thursday, September 04, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. —


How Regulating Online Poker Reduces Problem Gambling and Deters Crime

It’s time to stop talking about harm minimization and instead focus on benefit maximization in the debate over state regulation of internet poker. —


Online Poker Sites Prepare for UK Regulation

Mansion withdraws from market while Titan and Winner set up new subsidiaries on dot-co-uk domains. —


Daniel Colman Records Fourth Seven-Figure Live Poker Tournament Score in Five Months

Earns outright victory in Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event for $1.45 million, extending historic run. —


Last Day To File For Full Tilt Money

No additional petitions will be accepted after September 3, warns Garden City Group. —


Seminole Hard Rock Casino Adds $50k to High Roller After Dispute

Scott Seiver’s complaints led to a $50k payday after he lost the chip lead to finish in third. —


Can Chess and Poker Converge?

PokerStars combined chess and poker tournament on the Isle of Man immediately precedes a $1 million guaranteed chess tournament in Las Vegas. —


Daily Poker News Review: Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. —


Can the Nevada Online Poker Market Support More Operators?

Online poker can be successful in Nevada, but there are limits on market size. —


Mexico to Introduce New Bill to Regulate Online Poker on September 9

US players in Mexico will have to wait a few days more to discover whether they will have to move again. —


Charity Poker Events Continue to Thrive in Michigan

161 charity poker tournament licenses have been issued since Governor Rick Snyder invoked emergency rules. —


Daily Poker News Review: Monday, September 01, 2014

Bite-sized summary of the day’s poker news. —


High Stakes Online Cash Report: Gus Hansen Flirts with $20 Million Career Loss

The Great Dane still dangerously close to unwanted all-time online high stakes milestone. —


Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Players Enjoy Free $2.5 Million

Falling short of the $10 million guarantee means players benefit from a huge overlay. —