Pokerfuse Responds to UK Treasury Online Gaming Consultation

Participating in the lawmaking process for online gambling, pokerfuse chimed in from an online poker player’s perspective.


Cyprus Bans the "Scourge" of Online Poker, Encourages Players to Switch to Sports Betting

The 56 voting members of the House of Representatives in Cyprus have approved an online gaming bill that bans casino…


PPA Files "Friend of the Court" Brief Supporting PokerStars

Poker advocacy group puts forward “skill game” argument for poker.


PaddyPower, Shuffle Master Clear Nevada Suitability Hearings

Correction: This article originally stated that PaddyPower had applied for an online poker license in Nevada when in…


Italy, France, Spain, Portugal Discuss Possible Shared Liquidity

June meet between major Euro regulators lays foundation for better co-operation and information sharing, with shared player pools still an ongoing discussion.


PokerStars Files for Dismissal of Charges; Government Looks to Clear Civil Claims

The companies that comprise PokerStars have filed motions to dismiss the charges against them, asserting the Government…


Lederer, Furst Seek Dismissal of Black Friday Charges

Evidence that Lederer was knowledgeable of the fraud is “threadbare,” argues that Full Tilt activities do not fit under the IGBA statue.


Ray Bitar to be Released on Bail

$2.5m bail agreement reached • Bitar to return to California in the next 48 hours.


DOJ Argues for Leniency in Beckley Sentencing

Not challenging the indictment and a willingness to accept responsibility for his actions prompts the DOJ to stand up for former Absolute Poker vice president.


Another Five Bite the Dust in Belgium

The latest whitelists and blacklist have just been issued by the Belgian Gaming Commission. Five new bad boys make the…


New Bitar Indictment Alleges Post-Black Friday Ponzi Scheme

Government documents allege the use of customers deposits to pay a backlog of withdrawal requests amount to a Ponzi Scheme.


Bitar Pleads Not Guilty, $2.4m Bail Set

Bitar awarded bail but unable to raise the required amount he remains in custody.


Full Tilt Poker CEO Ray Bitar Surrenders

Multiple sources have confirmed that Ray Bitar—“the principal decision-maker for Full Tilt Poker”—has surrendered…


WMS Gaming Partners with 888 as its US Online Poker Solution

888 has announced a strategic partnership with Illinois-based WMS Gaming Inc, a leading gaming machine manufacturer in…


UK Online Gambling Regulation: The State of Play in the UK

Known for its progressive view of online gaming, the UK faces financial pressures that could bring it back to the pack.


Delaware Legalizes Online Poker

Delaware became the second US state to legalize online poker on Thursday when Gov. Jack Markell signed the HB 333,...


LGA Suspends 5050 Poker License

The Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta has suspended the license of Microgaming skin 5050 Poker and has set up a…


More Online Gaming Licenses to Come in German State of Schleswig-Holstein

Despite ruling coalition’s opposition to the Gambling Act, the existing seven licenses are safe and up to six more will be issued in the next two months.


Titan Poker, Winner.com Face ISP Block in Denmark

ISP “3” has 14 days to block access to a dozen online gambling websites that are serving Danish customers without a license.


Delaware Senate Passes Online Gambling Bill

Big step forward for Delaware: Bill now moves to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.