Online Ads Promote Billions Generated if Online Gambling Legalized in USA
12am Mon Sep 14th, 2009

The Safe and Secure Internet Gambling Initiative announced in a press release today that they have begun an online advertising campaign supporting the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2267), legislation introduced by Chairman Barney Frank to establish a framework to permit licensed online poker and Internet gaming operators to accept wagers from individuals in the USA.

Bwin Boosts Online Poker Stakes in Italy with Gioco Digitale Purchase
12am Mon Sep 14th, 2009

In a press release today, bwin and Italian online poker operator Gioco Digitale announced that bwin will acquire 100% of the shares in Gioco Digitale S.p.A. for a total consideration of 2.3m bwin shares and up to 50 million Euros in cash, pending Gioco Digitale's achievement of certain financial performance targets in 2009. The amount is in excess of the 90-95m Euro figures previously circulated. Austria-based bwin claims that the move will position bwin as Italy's top online poker provider, and furthermore position bwin as the leader in continental Europe's largest online gaming market.

Isabelle "No Mercy" Mercier Leaves PokerStars' Team of Poker Pros
12am Mon Sep 14th, 2009

Isabelle 'No Mercy' Mercier just announced that she is leaving the PokerStars Team of pro poker players to take on new projects. Her press release announcing the change comes after 5 successful years where she played poker promoting the PokerStars brand at the most prestigious card tables around the world.

Ruling on Tokwiro's UltimateBet Online Poker Cheating Scandal Released
12am Mon Sep 14th, 2009

The parent company of UltimateBet (UB), Tokwiro Enterprises ENRG (Tokwiro), last Friday received a decision from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), UB's regulatory authority, regarding the 2008 UB cheating scandal. The report, which followed an intensive and exhaustive investigation, ruled that Tokwiro has met the conditions imposed on it and has shown adequate cause as to why its Client Provider Authorization should not be revoked. The report also included a full public disclosure of all 23 accounts and 117 usernames that were used by the cheater. The method for determining the list of names was approved by the KGC and their forensic auditors.

Jon "PearlJammer" Turner Joins Online Pros at Online PokerVT
12am Mon Sep 14th, 2009

Poker champ Jon Turner, who is known online as PearlJammer, has just been added to the roster of online poker pros at virtual poker training site PokerVT.

Harrah's Selects 888's Dragonfish for WSOP Online Poker Launch and More
12am Fri Sep 11th, 2009

Dragonfish, the independent B2B division of Pacific Poker parent 888, has signed a long-term agreement with Harrah's Interactive Entertainment, Inc. (HIE), a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (Harrah's), to provide its online gaming services. Dragonfish will first support the UK launch and roll-out of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and Caesars Casino brands by supplying online poker and casino software.

American Carter Phillips Wins EPT Barcelona
12am Thu Sep 10th, 2009

American Carter Phillips has won EPT Barcelona and 850,000 Euros first prize money. The 20-year-old from North Carolina bested 477 other players, came into the final table as chip leader, and took the title after a tense three-hour heads-up match with UK veteran Marc Goodwin.

Tiffany Michelle Re-Signs with UltimateBet's Team UB
12am Thu Sep 10th, 2009

Television and film personality Tiffany Michelle, who gained great noteriety at the 2008 WSOP, has signed up for a second year as a member of UltimateBet's Team UB. The rising poker star will continue to be part of an impressive roster of poker talent that includes Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke plus recent WSOP bracelet winners Brandon Cantu and Matt Graham.

Morongo Indians End California Online Poker Proposal- for Now
12am Wed Sep 9th, 2009

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians yesterday announced they have withdrawn a proposal to create an exclusive right for the California Tribal Intrastate Internet Poker Consortium LLC to offer online poker to California residents- at least for now.

Court Rejects iMEGA Challenge to UIGEA- Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
12am Wed Sep 9th, 2009

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals on September 1st rejected a challenge by the Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association (iMEGA), which argued that the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is unconstitutionally vague and infringes on people's right to privacy. UIGEA made it illegal for financial institutions to process payments for residents of the USA in states where online gambling is already illegal.

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