06 October 2006
PokerTek’s PokerPro Tables Receive Official Certification
PokerTek has announced that Gaming Laboratories International has
certified the PokerPro gaming system and product line.
Under this certification, PokerPro has met the following
standards: GLI-13 (Online Monitoring and Control Systems (MCS) and
Gambling911 Looks to Step into PartyPoker’s Shoes
Gambling911 has since announced that its sponsors will remain open,
inviting former PartyPoker players to move to one of its sites.
Christopher Costigan, founder of Gambling911.
Internet Toolbar for Texas Hold’em Poker Players Launches
Pokerbar, a free poker toolbar, has been released ahead of schedule
to help poker players stay up-to-date with developments concerning
the new poker restrictions in the US.
'Pokerbar will keep online players united and well informed with
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05 October 2006
Daniel Negreanu Reacts Angrily to US Legislation
Daniel Negreanu has written a blog post at an online poker portal
in which he describes Senator Frist, the man chiefly responsible
for successfully adding gambling prohibition legislation to a Port
Security Bill, as a “slimy weasel.
Las Vegas From Home Assessing New US Gaming Bill
Following the recent move to ban online gaming in the US, Las Vegas
From Home Entertainment has announced that its Board of Directors
is currently assessing all aspects of the new Act and how it will
affect the company.
Taj Systems Claims US Bill Will Not Affect the Company
Taj Systems, a Florida-based gaming software developer, believes
the US Congress' recent legislation which bans online gaming in the
US could be very beneficial for the company.
'People will begin to recognise Europe and Asia as the top
online
WPTE Announces Plans to Push Poker
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World Poker Tour Enterprises (WPTE) has issued a statement
encouraging the US poker community to focus on the future in the
wake of Congressional passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling
Enforcement Act of 2006.
Full Tilt Poker Issues Open Letter on Prohibition Bill
Full Tilt Poker has issued a letter to the public:'An Open Letter
from Full Tilt Poker Regarding the State of Your Online Poker
Experience.' The letter summarises the current events taking place
in the US with regards to Internet gambling law and out
03 October 2006
PocketFives Responds to Internet Gambling Legislation
Online poker portal PocketFives have issued a response to the news
that online gambling, including poker, is to be banned in the US
once President Bush adds his signature to the new bill.
Second Player Qualifies for $1,000,000 Tournament Titan
Online poker room Titan Poker has announced that Franck Thimonier
from France is the second player to have qualified for The
Tournament Titan.
The Tournament Titan is a sit and go tournament with a
$1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, making it th