PokerWorks is ‘geared to the business of poker’ but many events happen in gaming that aren’t aimed at poker, yet in some ways have an effect on poker – like the UIGEA! The Gaming Update will mainly target poker but we hope to include other interesting pieces on gaming related subjects in this category. The world is full of character and we plan on showing you as much of it as we can in these pages – poker related or not!
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Online Poker Bill Gets Through in Iowa
02-21-2012, Emilis Pakenas
On Monday, February 20th, the Iowa Senate Subcommittee passed a bill legalizing online poker in the state, the Sioux City Journal reports. The bill has been accepted despite the opposition from some organizations defending family rights. However...
PokerStars Goes European
02-14-2012, Emilis Pakenas
Yesterday, February 13th, PokerStars launched its new subsidiary online poker site PokerStars.eu. The action came just a few days after the company was granted a gaming license in Malta and should prove to be a huge benefit for players from...
The Golden Nugget and Chiligaming Sign Online Gaming Partnership
02-12-2012, Roepk Triwer
The potential legalization of online gaming in the United States has brought about a partnership with France based online gaming operator Chiligaming and the Golden Nugget according to an announcement made on Friday, February 10th. At some point...
US and France Players Banned from Everleaf Gaming Network
02-10-2012, Linda R. Geenen
A Minted Poker representative posted on TwoPlusTwo on Thursday, February 9th, that the Everleaf Gaming Network received a 'cease and desist order' from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; all residents of the United States are now prohibited...
European Poker Awards - Sam Trickett and Bertrand Grospellier Among Winners
01-26-2012, Penne Anne Papre
The Aviation Club de France in Paris brought together the superstars of poker on Wednesday, the 26th of January, 2012, for the presentation of the 11th Annual European Poker Awards. It's not surprising that some of poker's exceptional young stars...
Playtech Acquires Partnerships in Anticipation of New Gambling Markets
01-24-2012, Linda R. Geenen
Online gaming software leader Playtech is positioning for new online gambling markets even before they are available. Playtech made a number of announcements on Tuesday, January 24th, when its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011 were...
Zynga IS interested in Real Money Gambling
01-21-2012, Linda R. Geenen
The question has been answered. A spokesperson for social gaming giant Zynga is in a discussion with several partners concerning the move into real money online gambling markets according to a report from All Things D. “We build games and...
Nevada to Release Online Gambling Regulations
12-22-2011, Emilis Pakenas
With the issue of online poker legalization in the United States still at the debate level in House meetings and hearings, the Silver State is about to beat the federal government as well as the other 49 states and become the first to introduce...
PokerStars Player Protection Plan
12-21-2011, PokerWorks Staff
PokerStars has a plan to protect player funds: “The security of player accounts and the integrity of online poker play are fundamental to the ongoing and future success of the industry,” said PokerStars CEO Gabi Campos. “We are pleased to...
Sands Corp. CEO Opposes Online Poker
12-19-2011, Emilis Pakenas
Although many US business' big shots and casino moguls agree that internet poker should be legalized and are ready to invest in the industry as soon as legislation passes Congress, not everyone in the business share the same beliefs. Las Vegas...
Full Tilt Poker to Transfer Assets; Groupe Bernard Tapie
12-17-2011, PokerWorks Staff
A deal has been reached between the French investment firm Groupe Bernard Tapie and Full Tilt Poker according to a report by Subject:Poker. The sale of the beleaguered online poker room is moving forward. Sources of Subject:Poker report an...
Bodog Rebrands to Bovada in U.S.
12-14-2011, PokerWorks Staff
Players in the United States will find Bodog rebranding to Bovada according to an announcement by Bodog. Bovada.lv (the new site) was expected to launch today, December 14th, at 11 a.m. EST. The website has the feel of a Las Vegas experience. A...
Six Episodes of WSOP Europe Air Sunday on ESPN2
12-14-2011, PokerWorks Staff
October found the conclusion of the 2011 World Series of Poker Europe presented by BarrierePoker.fr but ESPN2 is positioned to air six one-hour episodes on December 18th (this Sunday) from 6 p.m. to midnight EST time. Poker Fans can watch the...
UB Responds to Data Leak Issues
12-11-2011, PokerWorks Staff
The CEREUS Network has made the news since the Black Friday indictments on April 15th, 2011! Blanca Games on Restructuring Absolute and UB Poker UB Poker and Absolute Poker Pros Contracts Terminated DOJ and Absolute Poker Agree A Plan...
Bodog Poker Software Compromised
12-08-2011, PokerWorks Staff
Bodog Poker's new anonymous poker tables that have been designed to conceal each player's identity - to give them protection from the sharks that might be preying on 'casual poker players' - made their debut last week in a software update. The...
Independent Review by AGCC - Subject: Full Tilt Poker
12-07-2011, PokerWorks Staff
An independent, external review of the processes leading up to the suspension and eventual revocation of licenses owned by Full Tilt Poker (FTP) will be launched by the Alderney Gaming Control Commission (AGCC). The decision for the investigation...
Full Tilt, PokerStars, and Absolute in the News!
12-04-2011, PokerWorks Staff
The U.S. District Court Southern District of New York released news on November 30th that extensions had been granted to Full Tilt Poker, PokerStars, and Absolute Poker to respond to the amended complaint filed on September 21st, 2011. Each...
Mobile Poker App Developer Launches its Own Rush Poker
12-02-2011, Emilis Pakenas
The InstaDeal Poker Network, a company developing online poker apps for Android phones, iPhones, iPads, and other mobile devices has recently introduced a new product called Speed Poker. Not something that would attract much attention unless Speed...
Howard Lederer and Rafe Furst File Claims
11-30-2011, PokerWorks Staff
The U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York revealed that Howard Lederer and Rafe Furst invoked Rule G(5)(a) of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty and Maritime Claims to lay their claim on various seized bank accounts. Both Ray...
Chris Ferguson Files Motions Against DOJ Charges
11-23-2011, Emilis Pakenas
One of the Full Tilt Poker owners and a poker icon Chris “Jesus” Ferguson, who along with the other Full Tilt founders and shareholders was charged with fraud and money laundering by the U.S Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a number of...