Swedish Tax Authority Launches Coordinated Campaign Against Poker Players

Police raid homes and confiscate equipment, and players receive letters demanding full disclosure of poker winnings, both online and live, over the last four years.


DOJ To Hire FTP Claims Administrator By January

A claims administrator in the Full Tilt fraud and money laundering case is expected to be hired by January, the…


Teufelberger’s Belgian Detention Provokes Backlash by Gaming Bosses

Heads of the European online gambling industry criticize the EU Commission for lack of action following the bwin.party co-CEO detention last week.


PPA Chairman Lobbies for Changes to Reid/Kyl Online Poker Bill

The Poker Players Alliance has released a copy of a letter sent to Senators Harry Reid and Jon Kyl calling for changes…


Lederer Refiles Motion to Dismiss "Black Friday" Civil Complaint

An attorney for Howard Lederer has refiled a motion to dismiss a civil complaint against Lederer, in response to an…


ARJEL: 75% of French Money on Full Tilt Has Been Reclaimed

Over €3m of French player money stuck on Full Tilt has been successfully processed and transferred to PokerStars,...


Spanish Court Rejects Codere Claim Against PokerStars

A Spanish court in Barcelona has ruled in favor of PokerStars in a case brought by Spanish land-based gaming giant…


Nevada Online Poker: MGM Licensed, bwin.party "Probably"

Despite questions about MGM Resort International’s partnership with bwin.party Digital Entertainment, the casino…


Greek Ultimatum for Unlicensed Gaming Providers: Stop by December 6

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (Επιτροπή Εποπτείας και Ελέγχου Τυχερών Παιγνίων (EEEP)) has issued warning orders to a…


First Official Numbers Underscore Online Poker's Growth in Spain

Activity in online poker growing an average of 15% a month, DGOJ data reveals.


bwin.party: We "Always Acted in Compliance" with Belgian Law

The presence of unlicensed online gambling operators within their country goads Belgium officials to react.


Full Tilt Money "A Long Way Away" for US Players

No progress has been made by the US Department of Justice to put in place a system for reimbursing players in the United States.


National Association of Convenience Stores Urges Members to Support Reid/Kyl

The NACS is urging its members to support the Reid/Kyl bill which will, alongside creating a federal regulatory…


Germany's Remaining  States to Join Anti-Online Poker State Gaming Treaty

The last two remaining states North Rhine Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein will join the treaty, which grants a restricted number of sports betting licenses but no online poker.


KY Lottery President Opposes Reid/Kyl

Saying gambling should be regulated by individual states, the president of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation, Arthur L….


Massachusetts Lottery Chairman Lashes Out at Reid/Kyl Bill

Communication to bill’s authors decries “Draconian” federal usurping of states’ rights.


MGM Online Approved for Nevada Online Poker License

MGM Resorts International is one step closer to operating online poker in Nevada, receiving preliminary approval for a…


The Netherlands Will Regulate Online Poker in 2013

Following recent inconclusive elections, the Netherland’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a coalition agreement…


National Governors Association Opposes Reid/Kyl Bill

In a letter on Thursday, the National Governors Association (NGA) informed House and Senate leaders that they oppose…


US Indicts 25 in Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Sports Betting

Eight Vegas-era punters, including two with poker ties, arrested in sweep—Pinnacle Sports, the largest offshore sportsbook in the world, named among other online operations.