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ANOTHER BLUNDERING BELLAGIO BANDIT

Echoes of the motor cycle raider eighteen months ago as almost comical duo try to snatch casino chips It’s certainly no surprise that the World Poker Tour Championship attracts the attention of poker...

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Online Poker Operators to Pay Back Taxes in Spain

Spain prepares to gain control of the gambling industry ahead of schedule and in doing so, online poker sites have been dealt a bad hand. The Spanish authorities are now penalizing them further if they seek industry licenses because they will be required to pay taxes bac...

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Could Colorado be Set to Enter the Online Gambling Arena

Reports indicate that Colorado could be set to enter the online gambling arena. In their plans for next year, The Colorado Gaming Association has set their sights on creating an online gambling legalization bill. American Gaming Association statistics show that indicate that the land casinos in Colorado generate approximately $750 million in rev...

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Sentencing Delayed for Absolute Poker Co-Founder - Update

Will this result in a heftier sentence? Sentencing has been delayed for the Absolute Poker co-founder Brent Beckley, who pleaded guilty to indictments surrounding Black Friday. The delay is more than a month out as the presiding judge, Lewis Kaplan, scheduled sentencing...

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White House Responds to “We the People” Online Poker Petition

US poker players have taken action into their own hands in an attempt to legalize online poker with a petition called “We the People”. This petition was submitted to the White House in the hopes that it would have an effect on current legislation restricting Americans from i...

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Bwin Takes Action Against Belgian Gaming Commission

Blacklist inclusion strikes financially and commercially bwin.party Digital is not taking their Belgian Gaming Commission blacklist status lying down. It’s been reported that they have taken action to file an interim injunction against the Gaming Commission and the Bel...

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Senate President Suggests Illinois as an iGaming Hub

Reports have been released surrounding recent Senate discussions. It seems that Senate President John Cullerton presented the possibility of making Illinois an internet gambling hub. Cullerton suggested that the state could create an online poker game that would eventually gain worldwide recognition and popularity. Cullerton drafted a letter to...

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Update: Tapie Offer Refused by FTP Managers

Loyalty or hope in prospects of Pokerstars takeover The latest news regarding Laurent Tapie's attempt to steal away Full Tilt Poker managers for...

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Titan Poker Interest in Spanish Action Confirmed

Recent ban due to decision to apply for a Spanish license After announcement that it is banning new Spanish player deposits, Titan Poker issued a new announcement, explaining the reasoning behind this move. Namely, the company’s spokesman stated this week that the...

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Gala Poker Moves to Playtech iPoker Network

Ongame loses another customer News came this week that Gala Poker, part of the British Gala Coral group recently acquired by the Rank Group has switched from the Ongame Poker Netwo...

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Update: Las Vegas Committee Hears Concerns about Security and Underage Gambling

Gaming Policy Advisory Committee learns about expert opinion May 14 saw Nevada’s Gaming Policy Advisory Committee, revitalised earlier this year by Governor Brian Sandoval as online poker legalisation moves progressed, reconvene to hear the opinions of security experts regarding ways to maintain the underaged and fraudsters away from inter...

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No More New Spanish Registrations at Titan Poker

Mansion Poker, on the other hand, seems to still welcome Spanish activity According to the latest reports from several online poker affiliate sites, Titan Poker has advised them that its brands are no longer accepting Spanish new player sign-ups. The brands included in the...

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South Korea’s High-Stakes Poker Playing Monks Cause Upset

After being caught on video drinking, smoking and playing high-stakes poker, six leaders from South Korea's largest Buddhist order have quit. The story came out just days before Koreans observe the holiest day in the religion, the birth of Buddha. The Jogye order has approximately 10 million loyal followers, equating to about a fifth of Korea...

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Belgian Regulator Adds More Names to Online Gambling Blacklist

Latest update includes some big players A new, updated list of banned websites has been published by the Belgian Gambling Authority this week. On the occasion, the regulator reminded players and illegal operators of the fines they could face if they continue to play on or offer services without regulatory approvals. The maximum fine for play...

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WSOP Rules Relaxed

Chat and celebrations at the tables to see more flexibility A more moderate implementation of the rules on chat and overly energetic celebration at the tables of the 2012 World Series of Poker will be relaxed this year, it was announced at a media briefing this week. According to...

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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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New Poker Network Emerges

Seven online poker rooms in the new, U.S. friendly network Last week saw a new U.S.-friendly online poker network launch under the name Poker Pros Network and ownership by Costa Rica-based CMK Interactive Systems S.A. The new platform includes multiple rooms and options such as free, subscription-based, real-mone...

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WSOP Wagers Allowed by Nevada Gaming Control Board

Wagers on final table events receive the gambling board’s approval This year, thanks to a ruling passed by the Nevada Gambling Control Board, betting fans will be able to wager on the World Series of Poker. The ruling allows licensed bookmakers to post and take bets on the final day of all events, except Event 1 - the Casino Employees N...

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Update: Confirmation on Cake Poker Network Sale Arrives

Rebranding to take place as well After lots of speculations and announcements, a press confirmation from Cake Gaming NV on the sale of its poker network to Lock Poker has finally arrived. The statement regarding the sale reads: "Cake in Process of Selling Selected Assets to Lock Poker “Cake Gaming N.V. has announced today it is in...

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Lock Poker to Take Over Cake Poker Network?

Merge-powered online poker site makes moves in that direction It was reported on May 6 that the troubled Cake Poker Network may have caught the eye of a Merge-powered operator Lock Poker, which apparently plans to acquire it. In a comment on the rumors, an unspecified Loc...

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