05 December 2006
Titan Poker the Latest to Up the Language Ante
The latest in the line of poker sites adding European or Asian
languages to their site, in a bid to save themselves from
extinction following the partial meltdown of the industry in the
US, is Titan Poker.
UIGEA said to be Causing Pre-Christmas Unemployment
With disregard for the fact that ‘tis the season to be jolly, a
number of poker-related businesses are apparently having to lay off
staff to make savings following the decision of the US government
to effectively ban online gambling with their Unlawf
The3Dpoker.com Launches Improved Version
The3Dpoker.com has announced the release of version 2.0 which,
impressively, boasts over 100 improvements across different areas
of the site.
This brand-spanking new version has a fresh interface and a
greatly enhanced lobby with detailed infor
04 December 2006
Third PaddyPowerPoker.com $1 Shootout Today
Today sees the third PaddyPowerPoker.com $1 shootout, where one
player will walk away with a €3,500 ticket to the 26th Irish Open
2007 to be held in Dublin over Easter weekend 2007.
Phil Hellmuth the Favourite for 2007 Irish Poker Open
Phil Hellmuth is being postured as an early favourite to take the
title at the 2007 Irish Open event by the event’s sponsors, Irish
bookie Paddy Power.
The ten times World Series of Poker bracelet winner and “poker
brat” has been priced at 66-1
FullContactPoker.com Returns
Launched in 2003 by poker pro Daniel Negreanu, FullContactPoker
disappeared from the online sphere recently. However, the site is
now back on the internet, powered by new software in the wake of
the collapse of its old network.
Betfair Poker Rolls Out “Twelve Plays of Christmas” Campaign
Betfair Poker has announced that it will reward the best tournament
player during December with a $20,000 sponsorship deal in its
“Twelve Plays of Christmas” promotion.
The player who performs best in the daily $15,000 and $10,000
guaranteed to
New Rakeback Site Launches with 30 Per Cent Commitment
An online poker rakeback site, which claims it will help players
can earn 30 per cent of their rake back every month, has been
launched.
The addition of another rakeback site might not come as a great
surprise on its own, but RakeBack30.
01 December 2006
Everest Poker Sends FBI to Las Vegas
Everest has sent French player “FBI” to the forthcoming World Poker
Tour Five Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. The event is to
be held December 14 to 19 at the renowned Bellagio Hotel and
Casino.
Poker Entrepreneur Says Website is Unaffected by the UIGEA
The impact of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
(UIGEA) on most online casinos and poker rooms has been widespread
but one poker room appears to have emerged from the wreckage
relatively unscathed.