New Jersey Poker: 10 Days Later
10 days ago history was made in New Jersey when 6 casinos and online operators launched their intrastate poker sites. The following sites were the first to go live: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Bwin.Party) Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (Ultimate Poker) Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino (Betfair) Tropicana Casino and Resort (Gamesys) Caesars Atlantic […]
iPoker Network Announces a Variety of Changes
The iPoker Network, the second largest online poker network in the world, has announced an array of significant changes. The alterations are meant to optimize software and, in doing so, improve play experience for players at rooms across the network. iPoker is also looking to the future – a future that will undoubtedly bring increased […]
Frank Kassela Drops Out of Congressional Race
On October 24, 2013, professional poker player Frank Kassela announced that he would run for Congress as a Democrat in Nevada’s Third Congressional District. He even had the support of fellow poker player Doyle Brunson, who tweeted, “@fkassela for Congress!! Wish he was on Republican ticket.#dontthinkitwouldmatter”. Now, less than a month after his announcement, Kassela […]
Biggest Poker Tournament in NSW History
With a prize pool of over $1 million (and possibly as high as $1.5 million) , the APT Sydney 2013, is the largest poker tournament in the history of New South Wales. The tournament is the main event of the Star Summer Series, which is being presented by the National Poker League (NPL), the Asian […]
Official Launch of New Jersey Online Gambling Tomorrow
While many Americans will spend this week dreaming of the turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie they are going to indulge in on Thanksgiving this Thursday, New Jersey residents have an entirely new diversion to captivate their interests. Tomorrow marks the official start of regulated online betting in the Garden State, with the 5 day […]
Full Tilt Remission Claims Still Being Accepted
Despite the fact that the deadline for U.S.-based players to submit online applications for Full Tilt Poker remissions passed last weekend, the company that the United States Justice Department appointed to oversee the entire process, Garden City Group, is still continuing to accept petitions. FAQ updated to reflect current status On the official Full Tilt […]
Sheldon Adelson to Continue on Anti-Internet Gambling Quest
Las Vegas Sands Corp. chief Sheldon Adelson, well-known in the United States for both his massive contributions to conservative politicians and causes and for his blustering against the regulation of online betting is in the news again this week, after an article in the Washington Post reported that Adelson is mobilizing to begin a new […]
