Innovation in poker is a rarity. Most varieties of the game have remained essentially the same for eons. Surprisingly, though, there have been two developments in the last month that, should they stick, could really make poker interesting in 2013 and the years to come. We discussed one, Aria’s new Multi Action Poker for cash… Read more »
As the final days of 2012 click off the calendar, we’re taking a look back at the year that was in the world of poker. In the second quarter of the year, rumblings began about the return of a dark online poker site returning to the game and the poker community prepared for its biggest… Read more »
After failing to pass legislation this year that would have brought the state into the online poker arena, reports are coming from the head of Iowa’s gaming commission that the state is ready to take another look at passing the legislation. The chairman of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, Jeff Lamberti, was interviewed by… Read more »
While he has emerged relatively unscathed from the aftershock of “Black Friday,” Full Tilt Poker’s Gus Hansen seems to want to thrust himself into the middle of the fracas. On Wednesday, Hansen’s Twitter account lit up with a vague announcement that stated, “Never underestimate stupid people in large groups – explanation will follow!” This came… Read more »
The opinions in this editorial do not reflect the positions of the ownership or management of Poker News Daily. Over the past few days, I have been seeing ominous signs for the poker world. Beyond what is happening in the power structure in Washington, D. C. regarding the regulation of online poker (something this writer… Read more »
Online gaming firm Bodog announced last week that it is set to launch the “Anonymous Poker Series,” a hybrid live/online poker tournament series centered around the Bodog Poker Network’s (BPN) presence in Asia. The Anonymous Poker Series is also sort of Bodog’s way of thumbing its figurative nose at other online poker rooms that might… Read more »
The German state, or Land, of Schleswig-Holstein issued its first online gambling licenses last week, allowing a dozen operators to offer casino games on the internet, including poker. The licensees include several familiar names as well as some that are not quite as well known: Ladbrokes, 888 Holdings, Betfair, bet365 (through subsidiary REEL Germany Limited),… Read more »
Caesars Interactive Entertainment, formerly known as Harrah’s, was granted an online poker license by the state of Nevada Thursday, bringing the total number of licensed operators in the state to twelve. Caesars will be partnering with 888 Holdings in the online poker venture, but 888 must still receive its online gaming license before they can… Read more »
PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site, announced late last week that it has entered into a partnership with Casino Gran Madrid to build a new PokerStars-branded poker room in the casino. According to the PokerStars blog, the new poker room will be tournament-centric and house more than 20 tables, accommodating over 200 players. Plans… Read more »
In a move that significantly increases their viability in the gaming industry, Pinnacle Entertainment announced on Friday plans to purchase the Ameristar Casinos portfolio of properties. The deal between the two companies was reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Howard Stutz to be for $869 million, merging the two companies into a much more powerful… Read more »
On Friday, the state of New Jersey once again took the step to become only the third state in the United State to enter into the online gaming market with the passage of legislation that now awaits Governor Chris Christie’s signature. The State Senate took up Senator Ray Lesniak’s proposal that would open up the… Read more »
After seeing one player or another dominate the major Player of the Year races in the poker world over the last twelve months, the final few tournaments of 2012 shook up the standings. Approximately a month ago, Dan Smith was atop the ladder in two of the three POY races, but late season charges have… Read more »
Howard Lederer has agreed with the United States government on a settlement of the civil case against him, putting to rest one of the last remaining loose ends of the 2011 Black Friday debacle. The Stipulation and Order of Settlement was filed Tuesday in the United States District Court in the Southern District of New… Read more »
This month has been a disappointing one for United States online poker players, as hopes of getting internet poker legalized and regulated on a federal level during the lame duck session disappeared. On the bright side (or not, depending on one’s perspective), individual state measures continue to push forward. One such measure is in New… Read more »
Professional poker player Dutch Boyd needs some Christmas present money and he’s hoping a poker fan might be able to help him out with the cash. Cue eBay. Boyd has put one of his tournament bracelets up for sale on the popular internet auction website, with the closing date of the sale set for December… Read more »
After a two year run in Cannes, France, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe is moving for the second time. Unlike the last move, which saw the WSOP Europe change countries, this one will keep the tournament series in France as it settles into its new home at the Casino Barrière Enghien-les-Bains just outside… Read more »
RPM Poker, an online poker room on the Merge Gaming Network, closed without warning late last week, leaving concerned players scrambling for answers. Signs of problems began Thursday night/Friday morning (ET), as even though players were able to login to their accounts, it appeared that the rpmpoker.eu website was no longer up and running. At… Read more »
After nearly a week of battle on the tables in Prague, the Czech Republic, Sweden’s Ramzi Jelassi emerged as the champion of the European Poker Tour Main Event, while Germany’s Marvin Rettenmaier wrapped up a stunning 2012 by winning the €10,000 High Roller event. Jelassi came to the final table after an awesome run to… Read more »
The final major tournament of the year, the European Poker Tour’s stop in Prague, the Czech Republic, has reached its penultimate day with two final table events going on that will crown champions. In the Main Event, 21 men returned to the felt to quickly work their way down to the final eight competitors. Ben… Read more »
Late this afternoon, the official word came from the offices of Nevada Senator Harry Reid regarding the drive for federal online poker legislation: he’s pulling the plug. With only about one week left in the 112th session of the U. S. Congress (the new Congress will be seated on January 2), Senator Reid issued a… Read more »
The final major tournament event of the 2012 tournament poker calendar, the European Poker Tour stop in Prague, the Czech Republic, is working its way down to its final days, while the very last opportunity for players to earn valuable Player of the Year points – as well as a truckload of cash – is… Read more »
The clock is ticking down for passage of federal online poker legislation – with a great deal of gloom over the subject – while individual states seem to be moving forward with their efforts outside of the federal action. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Steve Tetreault, the current status of online poker legislation in… Read more »
Online gambling firm 888 Holdings has inked a deal with Facebook to offer real money gambling on the world’s largest social network platform, becoming the second company to do so. The venture will be operated by 888 subsidiary Mytopia and will start with games such as bingo, slots, and casino games offered only to residents… Read more »
It is not often that we see the chip leader at the start of the day early on in major poker tournament make it to the end of that same day in the same position, but Tuesday was one of those days. Iosif Beskrovnyy entered Day 2 of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague Main… Read more »
The Fox Poker Club, a poker fixture in London, suddenly shut its doors this week, leaving its members bewildered and disappointed. On its website, the Fox Poker Club posted the following brief announcement: It is with regret that Genting UK Plc today announces that the Fox Poker Club will cease operation. The Management and Staff… Read more »
