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!
Get Your 2010 WSOP Seat Through a Satellite Tournament7:11 am, Tuesday, March 09, 2010
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Club Titan: Online Poker’s Most Generous VIP Club2:05 am, Monday, March 08, 2010 Titan Poker recently revamped its Club Titan VIP programme, making it even more player friendly. Prior to 2009, players who wanted to rise from Bronze to Silver in the Club Titan VIP Programme had to accumulate 1600 points. The new Club Titan has a much lower threshold; now players can raise their level with just 1000 points. These points are redeemed at the Club Titan Store for cash bonuses or tournament tokens. Multiplier bonuses and a Club Titan merchandise shop are soon to come.
Maybe American Gamblers Should Move to Iowa?8:00 pm, Monday, March 01, 2010 Last Friday, officials announced that Iowa would be the first state in the country to permit legal in-state Internet poker under a plan being developed by a bipartisan group of policymakers. The plan would allow people to deposit between $50 and $500 into a special account at one of Iowa's casinos. That account could then be used to play poker online. Playing outside of the state would be illegal.
Iowa Set to Reap Millions from Online Poker8:00 pm, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Financial experts in the State of Iowa have come to the conclusion that passing a bill that will allow poker tournaments will bring a projected $80 million in revenue. If the bill is passed it will mean that the state will offer its online poker players an alternative site to play their games. Players will only be able to deposit cash into their accounts via one of the seventeen poker rooms within the state.
PartyPoker Premier League IV Update8:00 pm, Sunday, February 21, 2010 Last Wednesday marked the sixth and last heat of the PartyPoker Premier League IV with all the players still mathematically in contention for a spot at the six-handed final table. Phil Hellmuth was spotted off to the side of the Ravello bar doing some yoga as players were getting ready to take the set before the match, while Roland de Wolfe came in wearing a Darth Vader costume and brandishing a light red saber.
Feds Step Up Fight Against Online Poker8:00 pm, Monday, February 15, 2010 The entire US online poker industry is now at risk, as are the accounts of the 2.5 million Americans who play and bet $30 billion annually. A 2006 law, set to go into full effect in June, has expanded the Justice Department's power to shut down gaming operations by going after the companies that process their financial transactions.
California Tribes Opposed to Online Poker1:56 am, Friday, February 12, 2010 Nine California tribes sent correspondence Monday to the Senate Governmental Organization Committee opposing intrastate Internet poker. The committee is giving consideration to online poker, and is meeting with card club interests and tribes, including the Morongo Band of Mission Indians near Cabazon.
Valentine’s Day Tournament Series at Titan Poker9:07 am, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Two lucky players will have the opportunity to net their share of a €1,000 prize pool from a €2.20 stake when top online card room Titan Poker holds a trio of special tournaments on February 14.
State Senator Introduces Online Poker Bill in New Jersey6:24 am, Thursday, February 04, 2010 A lot of people are asking whether existing online card rooms will be permitted to keep on operating in New Jersey since bills were introduced in the state a few weeks ago that will offer legal intrastate Internet poker and sports betting through Atlantic City casinos.
Titan Introduces New Poker Squad7:52 am, Tuesday, February 02, 2010 Titan Poker has a newly formed poker team, with each player hailing from a different country. These seven stars are some of Titan's best players. Each player received a six-month long sponsorship, which includes $25,000 to cover the buy-ins for land-based tournament play.
