31 July 2007
World Poker Association Releases Ethics Code
Following industry consultation, the World Poker Association
(WPA)has finalised a code of conduct for poker tournaments. While
this is not quite a rule book, adherence to the code is mandatory
for WPA approval.
Online Gamblers in US Now Cashing Out at NETeller
As the US government’s case against online payment processor
NETeller has resolved, players can access the funds that were
frozen in ‘evidence’ against the company. Founders Stephen Lawrence
and John Lefebvre pleaded guilty to charges brought under t
World Poker Congress Presents Industry Heavyweights
The World Poker Congress (WPC) is scheduled for November 29th and
30th at the luxurious Westin Dragonara Resort at St. Julian’s in
Malta, only a short walk from the local Casino. The event is
describing itself as:
“The only event to examine th
Poker Tees Off at Pro-Am
The Second Annual Walters Cup Pro-Am Tournament will combine both
Golf and Poker challenges. But poker and golf? Surely these are two
ends of the spectrum? Obviously not: the highly successful event
has a total of $30,000 in prize money, and attracte
27 July 2007
Prohibition Stalks Second Life and Ends Virtual Wagers
Those who bet that wagering would be prohibited in the virtual
world Second Life are about to cash in. Operators Linden Labs have
changed policy from non-intervention to prohibition: while much of
the activity in Second Life is far from innocent, the
Loose Cannon Fires up NPL UK Open
The Loose Cannon Club in the City of London will host the National
Poker League (NPL) UK Open from August 12th. This is the first NPL
tournament to be televised outside the US and will be broadcast to
over 100 million households worldwide.
26 July 2007
Terror Suspects in UK Used Poker Sites to Launder Money
One aspect of the recent trials of would-be terrorist bombers in
the UK that has made headlines in the US is their use of stolen
credit cards to launder money through online poker sites.
European High Court Moves to Revoke French Monopoly
The European High Court has ruled that France must open its borders
to real money gambling online. It has specifically requested the
reversal of a decree under preparation which will stipulate that
only licensed operators such as Francaise des Jeux (
Crime Fighting Poker Goes Behind Bars
Officials in Florida have distributed a crime solving deck of cards
amongst local prisoners. The deck features the faces of missing
persons and the murder victims whose cases are unsolved.
25 July 2007
Poker Computer Fails in Battle of Wits
The poker playing Polaris computer programme has failed to beat top
high-stakes professionals Phil “The Unabomber” Laak and Ali Eslami
in a No Limit Texas Hold’em game. Surprisingly they did not manage
to beat Polaris on day one, but after discussing