'All In For a Cure' Poker Pledge Pgm Supports The NephCure Foundation
12am Mon Oct 19th, 2009

Poker Players International (PPI) announced the start of the "All In For a Cure" pledge program for The Nephcure Foundation (www.nephcure.org), the only charitable organization committed exclusively to support research seeking the cause of two potentially devastating kidney diseases, Nephrotic Syndrome and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

'Ambassador of Poker' Mike Sexton Elected to 2009 Poker Hall of Fame
12am Fri Oct 16th, 2009

Mike Sexton has been chosen as the 38th and only 2009 inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame. Harrah's and the World Series of Poker just announced Sexton's selection into the 30th year of the Poker Hall of Fame. Sexton's induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 7 at the Rio in Las Vegas, when play resumes at the Main Event of the World Series of Poker.

French Bill to Legalize Online Poker Passes Assembly- Next to Senate
12am Thu Oct 15th, 2009

On October 13, The French National Assembly approved (302-206) the bill to liberalize and regulate online gaming (including online poker) in France. The bill now passes on to the Senate for further debate.

Party Poker Parent- PartyGaming's -4% 3Q Sales Meet Co Expectations
12am Thu Oct 15th, 2009

PartyGaming PLC, the U.K.-listed online gambling group and parent of online poker site Party Poker, today reported that 3rd Quarter (3Q) sales were down 4% year-on-year to $112.7 million. This is in line with company expectations. Shares open lower than the 320p target price, and closed Wednesday at 283p.

Kandu Challenge Ruled an Illegal Poker Game by Kansas Judge
12am Wed Oct 14th, 2009

A judge in the U.S. state of Kansas ruled Friday that the poker game known as Kandu Challenge is primarily a game of chance, and is gambling. Therefore, it is illegal under Kansas gambling laws.

Media Corp Buys Purple Lounge, Promises More M&A in Future
12am Tue Oct 13th, 2009

Today, Media Corporation (Media Corp), the AIM-listed advertising network and online publishing group, announced that it bought all shares of UK-based Purple Lounge Ltd (Purple Lounge), which offers online poker, card and casino games, and sports betting. After the acquisition, Media Corp will be able to market its gaming services to the United Kingdom, since Purple Lounge operates from Malta, a UK white-listed jurisdiction.

The Poker Channel Neufbox TV Deal Continues Expansion into France
12am Mon Oct 12th, 2009

In parallel to France's National Assembly preparing to vote Tuesday on enacting a bill to liberalize and regulate the country's online gaming market, the Poker Channel has just announced a new distribution agreement with Neufbox TV, the popular TV service of French telecommunications company SFR.

PokerStars to Piggieback NFL Sunday with Million Dollar Challenge
12am Fri Oct 9th, 2009

The world's biggest poker site is rolling out more original programming this Sunday, Oct. 11th, with the debut of the PokerStars.net Million Dollar Challenge.

Mansion88 and 5050Poker Join Microgaming Poker Network
12am Thu Oct 8th, 2009

Two more online poker sites have joined the Microgaming Poker Network according to an announcement by online gaming software provider Microgaming: Asian-facing Mansion88.com and Malta-based 5050Poker.com.

PPA's New Letter to President Says: Protect the Right to Play Poker
12am Tue Oct 6th, 2009

The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has posted a new letter on their website to send to U.S. President Obama urging him to protect the right to play poker in the absence of a federal law against playing online poker (click here, or view below). The letter also demands that the seizure of poker player funds by the Department of Justice (DoJ) stop.

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