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Update: “BOOM!” Poker Documentary Changes Name to “Bet Raise Fold”

The upcoming documentary on poker originally titled BOOM! has seen its producers rename it into Bet Raise Fold: The Story of Online Poker. The documentary should be released in mid-2013 and it discusse...

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Big Joint Venture deal with Global Investment Firm Scored by 888

An announcement was made this week by the Gibraltar-based online gambling group 888 Holdings that in pursuing its strategy for the United States it has closed a new joint venture deal with the maj...

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Pokerleaders and Winga Fall Victim to French Market’s Stringent Conditions

Another two operators requested and received revocation of their French license from the French regulator ARJEL. The latest companies to give in to the harsh conditions of the market are Pokerleaders and Buongiorno's eGaming Service Winga. Winga...

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Sam Trickett Takes Three Trophies in 2012 British Poker Awards

Sam Trickett was quite the popular man at the 2012 British Poker Awards. The British poker pro was honored with three trophies throughout the ceremonies. The British poker community assembled for the 2012 awards and Trickett, who has been successful over the pas...

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Is Democratic Party’s Manifesto Encouraging for Online Gambling Lobbyists?

While the US Republican Party explicitly expressed its opposition to the possibility of legalized online gambling, the US Democratic Party's manifesto released this week is different – it appears to neglect or ignore the issue. Now, whether this means the party is pro or neutral about the issue, is at present not known, but this silence is...

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Latest Bwin.Party Poker Launched

Online poker division in 'all about us' Youtube video Chris Welch casting a spotlight on the internet gambling group's poker operations is the latest Bwin.Party chief to feature in the 'get to know us' videos. The latest video launched Thursday on Youtube,...

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Former Bank Chairman Sentenced for Processing Illegal Online Poker Transactions

Sentencing for the former vice chairman of SunFirst Bank in St. George, Utah took place on Wednesday. John Campos was sentenced to 3 months in jail and was stripped of the right to work in the banking industry as a result of the illegal processing of $200 million in online poker transactions. In March, Campos, 58, entered a guilty plea in respon...

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Update: Three-Month Imprisonment for Former Utah Banker

Black Friday indictee, John Campos, received “extremely lenient” sentence US District Judge Lewis Kaplan sentenced on Wednesday John Campos, the former Utah banker named in the Black Friday indictments against...

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Purple Lounge in Deal with Devilfish Gaming?

Mystery email indicates the potential new development A potential new development has been reported in the saga of the failed Purple Lounge Poker, as a blank email was apparently se...

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Congressman Frank Not Optimistic On Internet Poker Federal Legalization

Veteran politician does not see legalisation in the US happening this year Congressman Barney Frank, who retires next January after 32 years of service as a Democrat politician in both Massachusetts and Washington DC, has done more than most to create a better political and legal climate for online gambling in the United States. But this week...

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Online Poker Regulation Necessary, States Police Association

Another body expresses support to the popular pastime An interesting report came this week from the pro-legalisation action body FairplayUSA that the legalization of online poker in the US now has another supporter - the Fraternal Order of Police in the United States which sent a no...

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Judge Wingate in Another Anti-Online Gambling Initiative

Forfeiture order issued for seized domains A report arrived this week that Kentucky Judge Thomas Wingate, who is known for claiming jurisdiction and seizing 141 internet gambling domains some four years ago, has issued a forfeiture order on 132 of those assets, not including Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, Absolute Poke...

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Microgame Withdraws from the French Market

No reason given for the decision The latest reports from the giant Italian online gambling company Microgame, include news that it has withdrawn from the French market, where it held an ARJEL licence for its People's Poker and People’s Bet operations. The decision has not been explained yet, but the reasons may be sought in a statement...

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Lock Poker in Privacy Flaw Issues

Software provider blamed for privacy issues This week Lock Poker found itself in the midst of a privacy scandal when a player reported serious violations of confidentiality and privacy due to a software shortcoming which exposed customers’ usernames and passwords, and even stored these in plain text, which could be accessed by the site's e...

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Aristocrat Partners with Bally on Online Poker

Prospective legalization of the pastime in the US triggers the partnership In yet another announcement about its online gambling expansion, the Australian gaming supply company Aristocrat Technologies reported of a partnership deal with the interactive division of US gambling content pro...

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Update: Adelson’s Opposition to Online Poker Legalization Confirmed

Sen. Kyl meets with Las Vegas mogul and reports on the opposition After the announcements of Las Vegas Sands chairman Sheldon Adelson's opposition to online poker legalization, another confirmation of his position came from veteran anti-internet gambling Senator...

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Online Poker Ads Detrimental for Canadian Hockey Pro’s Reputation

Roberto Luongo criticized for taking part in BC Lottery internet poker adverts This seems to be a tough period for Vancouver Canucks hockey player Roberto Luongo, who has been severely criticized for taking part in TV commercials for the BC Lotteries online poker...

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New Wembley Tournament Expects Impressive Player Turnout

ISPT looks optimistic In regards to the live-electronic poker tournament to be held at the famous Wembley Stadium in London, with a guaranteed prize pool of $30 million, new details have been released by the Internationa...

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Update: Another Three WSOP Bracelets Taken Down

Rep Porter takes his second bracelet In the continuation of the 2011 World Series of Poker interesting and dynamic action continues, with another three golden bracelets going into the hands of winners. Namely, in Event 43: $...

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Update: Hot WSOP Action Continues

Big numbers of reputable pros continue to dominate the scene According to the latest reports from the 42nd World Series of Poker, the number of big names continues to grow along with the progress of the series. Some of them took very prominent roles in the latest events, providing a lot of exciting actions for industry observers to talk about....

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