Online Poker News
Online poker news - An integral part of being successful in poker is to follow the global poker industry's most recent breakthroughs. Whether it is revolutionary online poker software that is being launched, a new land-based poker room that is being opened or a new poker tournament that is being organized, you need to know about it. Since the gaming industry is very dynamic, new things happen all the time. As we see this industry growing at a breathtaking pace, we advise you to keep your hand on the pulse of the latest poker news. We report on the hottest stories, every day!
iPoker Proves Strength in Numbers5:48 am, Monday, April 28, 2008
The online poker world is experiencing unprecedented growth online, offline and out-of-line, this despite a number of countries still refusing to buy in to the border-less game.
San Remo Welcomes Titan Players10:50 am, Thursday, April 24, 2008TitanPoker.com , the largest of the iPoker Network poker rooms, sent a group of 7 poker players to compete in the European Poker Tour (EPT) this month. The competition will be held in Italy's marvellous San Remo. The lucky seven representing the world-renowned online poker site originate from a number of different countries including Italy, Great Britain, France, Denmark, Austria, and The Netherlands.
Not So Kingdumb After All5:52 am, Wednesday, April 23, 2008Now that's what we call regulating! Leave it to that civilised of all civilised nations - the United (around online gambling) Kingdom - to so decisively demonstrate her ability to regulate otherwise unregulated online gambling companies. Not bad considering that, along with this sort of progressive legislation comes a progressive jackpot in the form of good old-fashion taxation, and to the tune of billions.
Bodog Boss Folding Hand?5:14 am, Tuesday, April 22, 2008Calvin Ayre, the force behind the immensely successful online gambling website, Bodog, has reportedly announced his disengagement from the high profile brand.
Finland’s Online Poker Losses11:44 am, Monday, April 21, 2008Online Poker websites are attracting growing numbers of Finnish poker players, causing increasing concern among government officials. As are a number of countries currently prohibiting its citizens from wagering online with foreing sites - be it poker, casino games, sports, or bingo etc. - officials among these governments are beginning to admit that they'd rather see the revenues going to local gaming operators than leave their country for websites based offshore.
Poker Players Dealt 18 Months6:17 am, Thursday, April 17, 2008Professional poker players and brothers, Mohammed Imran and Mohammed Irfan, aged 33 and 36 respectively, will be playing poker again soon, but in prison. Each of the losing players will be spending 18 months in jail for stealing over £150,000 from automatic cash machines in order to bankroll their Vegas gambling spree. The cash was swiped over a three-day period back in 2005.
ePassporte Exits Online Game11:15 am, Tuesday, April 15, 2008Online gamblers in the United States appear to have one less payment processing option with the recent news that ePassporte may be closing its doors to poker rooms, online casinos. While the company has not confirmed any such development, this past Friday, players at Cake Poker were sent an email message from the poker website stating that ePassporte is no longer able to continue providing the online poker venue with financial services.
Beginning of the End for the UIGEA?4:36 am, Sunday, April 13, 2008Spring is in the air for online poker players given the surprising fallout from last week's Congressional hearings on the feasibility of the US's ban on Internet gambling.
Casino Tropez Now Accepting Rands7:55 am, Thursday, April 10, 2008Leading online gaming website CasinoTropez.com has just announced that players are now free to fund their casino accounts with South African Rand. The new addition brings the number of accepted currencies to four.
Good Buy 888.com11:33 am, Wednesday, April 09, 2008While economies around the world are struggling to stay afloat, some industries are dealing better with the downturn - particularly the global online gambling business.
